black pepper
Doshic Effect: Reduces Kapha and Vata; aggravates Pitta.
Primary Action: Bioavailability Enhancer.
Best Used For: Igniting digestive fire, breaking down toxins, and enhancing the absorption of other herbs. Dries excess mucus and acts as a vasodilator to warm the body.
Note: Often used as a "carrier" to push other herbs deeper into the tissues.