Piperine as Adjunct in Complementary Oncology

Piperine, isolated from black pepper, has a published record of many beneficial medical uses. Some fall into the area of complementary oncology. Yet in spite of defining publications, this agent seems largely ignored by that field. The present text is intended as a primer on piperine in complementary oncology, designed for the complementary practitioner and divided into subject categories to assist in better utilization of this agent.
Introduction The appearance of a new natural agent for use in complementary oncology is rare. Piperine, isolated from black pepper, seems bypassed in this regard (Figure 1). Possibly the major [...]