A medicinal and aromatic pepper

In herbal medicine, cubeb is used to aid digestion, decongest the respiratory tract, and cleanse the urinary tract. Its tonic, antiseptic, and expectorant properties make it an interesting ingredient in infusions, powders, and extracts designed to stimulate the body.

Description

Whole dried fruits, dark brown to black in color, slightly wrinkled surface, with a persistent stalk ("tail"). Spicy, peppery, slightly minty aroma. Tangy and resinous flavor.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Cubeb pepper, tailed pepper
• Latin name: Piper cubeba
• Family: Piperaceae
• Part used: Fruit (whole berry)
• Form: Whole bulk
• Origin: Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Java)
• English name: Cubeb pepper
• Name in German: Kubebenpfeffer
• Name in Spanish: Pimienta de cubeba
• Name in Italian: Pepe cubebe
• Name in Arabic: فلفل كبابة

Main virtues

Digestive stimulant, urinary antiseptic, expectorant, general tonic, carminative.

Main constituents

Essential oils (cubebene, sabinene, caryophyllene), resins, lignans, tannins, mucilages.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 teaspoon of lightly crushed fruit for 200 ml of simmering water. Infuse for 10 minutes. Up to 2 times a day.
• Culinary use: grate or grind like a classic pepper in exotic dishes, meats, broths.
• Powder: to be dosed at a rate of 500 mg to 1 g per day depending on use (formulation in capsules or as a mixture).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Avoid in case of gastritis or peptic ulcer.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
• May irritate digestive mucous membranes in high doses.

History and traditional use

Cubeb pepper was used in Arab-Muslim medicine and medieval European pharmacopoeia to treat respiratory, urinary, and digestive disorders. It was also prized in medieval cuisine as a noble spice. Once forgotten, it is now making a comeback in natural preparations and high-quality medicinal spices.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or opaque bag for optimal conservation.
• Storage: away from air, light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 0904.22.00.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Cubèbe
• Materia Medica – Asian and Arab Traditions

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