Maricha
मरिच
Black Pepper · കുരുമുളക്
About
Piper nigrum. Trikatu constituent, "king of spices".
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | मरिच |
|---|---|
| English | Black Pepper |
| Malayalam | കുരുമുളക് |
| Rasa (taste) | katu |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, tikshna |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Indigestion, cough, cold, sinusitis, fever.
Found in formulations
Browse classical formulations that contain Maricha.
Browse formulations →Disclaimer
This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.