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5. It relieves colds and coughs
Black pepper stimulates the flow of mucus and has for a long time been used to cure coughs and colds. It is a natural antibacterial. It is advisable to combine it with honey for best results since for coughs especially, honey acts as a natural suppressant. A combination of these two also gets rid of congestion in the chest due to infection, a flu or even pollution. Black pepper can also help ease asthma and generally helps clear the respiratory system.