Black Pepper is one of the most renowned culinary spices and has been used for centuries as a gastrointestinal stimulant as much as it has been used as a condiment to improve the flavor of food. As a carminative, many have utilized Black Pepper to reduce occasional flatulence. The Piperine in Black Pepper has been linked to increasing the body's ability to absorb nutrients contained in food and aid in the digestive process.