Turmeric has a history stretching back through at least four thousand years. It is an excellent cold and flu fighter with potent anti-inflammatory properites. By combining turmeric and black pepper you can increase the rate in which turmeric is absorbed by the body making it easier to get all its goodness.
Black Pepper grows in India and other tropical Asian countries. It is one of the most commonly used spices in the world. People take black pepper for arthritis, asthma, and bronchitis.