In ancient India, black pepper was known as â??Black Goldâ?? because of its high trade value. It is rich in vitamins and minerals like manganese, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin K and carotene. Although black pepper is quite famous worldwide, black pepper oil is not widely known. The plant is known to be rich in essential oil (2â??3 %) and a source of numerous biologically active constituents such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and other volatile compounds which makes it highly beneficial. Especially, monoterpenes are present in abundant quantities, which has been known to have a positive impact on the body.
