Cubeb Berry

History:

Cubeb is a climbing perennial that is native to Penang Island in Malaysia, Java, Indonesia and other parts of the East Indies and has been introduced and cultivated in several other tropical areas. The vines produce jointed stems with smooth, ovate leaves, spiked flowers and globose fruits (berries) that grow in a pedicelled drupe, and it thrives in deep, rich soil, including heavy clay, with ample moisture and shade. Cubeb is grown extensively in coffee plantations, where it is supported by the trees that provide its shade, and the fruits are picked unripe and dried or distilled for use in herbal preparations and many commercial products, including tobacco, perfumery and toiletries. Cubeb pepper is dried until black and is similar in appearance to a black peppercorn, and it exudes a fresh, peppery, piney, citrus-like fragrance that has sometimes been compared to a turpentine-allspice aroma. Its distinctly hot, pungent, pine-like flavor is greatly valued in Indonesian cookery as a seasoning for soups, pickles, sauces and bitters. Arabs of the tenth century probably introduced Cubeb to Europe, and its popularity has waxed and waned over the centuries. In the thirteenth century, it was popular in Europe for its therapeutic qualities, but by the seventeenth century, Cubebs were rarely seen, although still included in The London Dispensary as mildly stimulant, expectorant, stomachic and carminative. Some of the constituents in Cubeb Berry include volatile oils, fatty acids (cubebic acid) and resin.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Overuse (many times the recommended dosage) of Cubeb Berry Herbal Supplement may cause nausea, headache, augmented bodily heat or skin rash.

Capsule Information:
Our Cubeb Berry supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 500 mgs.

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