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	== Introduction and Botanical Identity ==		== Introduction and Botanical Identity ==

	'''Maricha''', the dried fruit of ''[[Piper nigrum]]'' L. (Family: '''[[Piperaceae]]'''), is universally celebrated as the "King of Spices" and occupies a central position in traditional Ayurvedic formulations and modern evidence-based pharmacognosy.<ref name="Rather2022">Rather, M. A., et al. (2022). "Therapeutic Role of Piper nigrum L (Black Pepper) and Pharmacological Activities." ''International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research'', 73(1), 15-22.</ref> Characterized by its intense pungency, Maricha is a vital constituent of classical compounds like ''Trikatu Churna'' (the synergy of Shunthi, Pippali, and Maricha). In contemporary pharmacology, its primary crystalline alkaloid, '''piperine''', is recognized as the world's first documented natural bioavailability enhancer, revolutionizing the administration of phytopharmaceuticals and synthetic drugs alike.<ref name="Kesarwani2013">Kesarwani, K., & Gupta, R. (2013). "Bioavailability enhancers of herbal origin: An overview." ''Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine'', 3(4), 253-266.</ref>		'''Maricha''', the dried fruit of ''[[wikipedia:Black_pepper\|Piper nigrum]]'' L. (Family: '''Piperaceae'''), is universally celebrated as the "King of Spices" and occupies a central position in traditional Ayurvedic formulations and modern evidence-based pharmacognosy.<ref name="Rather2022">Rather, M. A., et al. (2022). "Therapeutic Role of Piper nigrum L (Black Pepper) and Pharmacological Activities." ''International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research'', 73(1), 15-22.</ref> Characterized by its intense pungency, Maricha is a vital constituent of classical compounds like ''Trikatu Churna'' (the synergy of Shunthi, Pippali, and Maricha). In contemporary pharmacology, its primary crystalline alkaloid, '''piperine''', is recognized as the world's first documented natural bioavailability enhancer, revolutionizing the administration of phytopharmaceuticals and synthetic drugs alike.<ref name="Kesarwani2013">Kesarwani, K., & Gupta, R. (2013). "Bioavailability enhancers of herbal origin: An overview." ''Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine'', 3(4), 253-266.</ref>

	* '''Botanical Name:''' ''Piper nigrum'' L.		* '''Botanical Name:''' ''Piper nigrum'' L.
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	* '''Part Used:''' Dried Fruit (Peppercorns)		* '''Part Used:''' Dried Fruit (Peppercorns)
	* '''Vernacular Names:''' Maricha (Sanskrit), Kali Mirch (Hindi), Black Pepper (English), Milagu (Tamil)		* '''Vernacular Names:''' Maricha (Sanskrit), Kali Mirch (Hindi), Black Pepper (English), Milagu (Tamil)
			[[File:Maricha.jpg\|thumb\|'''Maricha (Piper nigrum)''']]

	==English name ==		==English name ==
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	==Therapeutic uses==		==Therapeutic uses==
	~~Swasa~~, ~~sula~~, krumiroga, tavakaroga<ref>Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 3 :53</ref>		Shwasa, shula, krumiroga, tavakaroga<ref>Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 3 :53</ref>

	==Synonyms in Charak Samhita==		==Synonyms in Charak Samhita==
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Piper nigrum L.

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|data1 = Herb database/Maricha
|label2 = Botanical name(s)
|data2 = Piper nigrum L.
|label3 = Contributors
|data3 = --
|label4 = Year of publication
|data4 = 2021
|label5 = Publisher
|data5 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre]]
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==English name ==

Black Pepper

== Synonyms in Charak Samhita==

Maricha

== Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Herbs and their activities
|-
! Sr.no. !! Reference in Charak Samhita !! Activity
|-
| 1 || Sutra sthana 2/3 || Sirovirechana (Errhine therapy)
|-
| 2 || Sutra sthana 2/23 || Krimighniyavagu
|-
| 3 || Sutra sthana 4/9(6) || Deepaniyamahakashay
|-
| 4 || Sutra sthana 4/9(15) || Krimighnamahakashay
|-
| 5 || Sutra sthana 4/9(27) || Shirovirechanopagmahakashay
|-
| 6 || Sutra sthana 4/9(45) || Shoolaprashamanmahakashaya
|-
|}

== Ayurvedic pharmacological properties ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Properties
|-
! Sr.no. !! Pharmacological criteria !! Properties (Dry)!! Properties (Wet)
|-
| 1 || Taste ([[rasa]]) || Pungent (katu) || --
|-
| 2 || Potency ([[veerya]]) || Hot (ushna)|| Not too hot (naatyushna)
|-
| 3 || Post digestion effect ([[vipaka]]) || Pungent (katu) || Sweet (madhura)
|-
| 4 || Qualities ([[guna]])|| Light (laghu), Sharp (tikshna) || Heavy (guru)
|-
| 5 || Actions ([[karma]]) || Pacify [[vata]] and [[kapha]]|| --
|-
|}

== Current availability==

Available

== Current researches ==

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