3. Relieves cold and cough
Not only is it a delicious spice, black pepper is also antibacterial and can help minimize the effects of the common cold and cough. Some people swear by a teaspoon of honey with some fresh black pepper for a natural cold remedy.
You can also soak honey and pepper in hot water to make a tea instead of drinking it directly. Pepper can also help relieve chest constipation when breathing in steam. Pepper appears to work on a wet rather than a dry cough.