Black pepper originated in India and is now cultivated in tropical regions around the world. In China, it is distributed in Hainan, Taiwan, Guangxi and other places. It often grows in shaded woods. Black pepper likes warmth and light. It is suitable for growing in warm and deep fertile loam or sandy loam. It should not be planted in clay or overly wet places. The general method of propagation of black pepper is cutting propagation.

Commonly used spice in European cooking, it has a spicy flavor and is added to stews, eggs or soups. Traditionally, thyme is considered in Europe to symbolize courage, so it was often given to knights in the Middle Ages. In China, it is mostly produced in the area north of the Yellow River, especially in the northwest. The main production areas are southern Europe, France, Spain, Mediterranean countries and Egypt.

The young leaves are edible and used as a spice vegetable. The fresh roots and stem juice can be used for medicinal purposes. It is native to the Mediterranean coast. It was used in West Asia, ancient Greece and Rome as early as BC. It is widely cultivated in China, mainly for use in the Western food industry. It is an indispensable spice and decorative vegetable in Western food.

Sichuan pepper powder has a strong aroma and is a commonly used Chinese food seasoning. Sichuan pepper tastes spicy and numbing, and the aroma comes out only after it is fried. It can be used alone in cooking, such as Sichuan pepper powder, or it can be mixed with other ingredients to make a seasoning. It has a wide range of uses and is very effective.

Cinnamon is a commonly used Chinese medicine, and also a food spice or cooking seasoning. The original plants of commercial cinnamon are relatively complex, with about ten species, all of which are plants of the genus Cinnamomum in the Lauraceae family. There are eight species commonly used in various places, and the other species are mostly regional medicines. Various varieties were used as spices in ancient Western countries. It is used to season stews in Chinese cuisine and is one of the ingredients of five-spice powder.

Curry powder is a compound condiment made from a variety of spices. The main ingredients include red pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, fennel, cumin, nutmeg, coriander seeds, mustard, sage, black pepper, etc. The production method originated from India.

Allspice powder is a mixture of more than five spices ground into powder. It is often used to apply on chicken and duck before frying or deep-frying. It can also be mixed with fine salt as a dipping sauce. It is widely used in spicy dishes of oriental cuisine, especially suitable for seasoning baked or stir-fried meat, stewed, braised, simmered, steamed and boiled dishes. Its name comes from the Chinese culture's requirement for a balance of the five flavors of sour, sweet, bitter, spicy and salty.

Black pepper originated in India and is now cultivated in tropical regions around the world. In China, it is distributed in Hainan, Taiwan, Guangxi and other places. It often grows in shaded woods. Black pepper likes warmth and light. It is suitable for growing in warm and deep fertile loam or sandy loam. It should not be planted in clay or overly wet places. The general method of propagation of black pepper is cutting propagation.

Black pepper is the second most widely traded spice after chili pepper and is used both as a seasoning and as an ingredient.