Black Pepper Oil

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Botanical Name - Piper nigrum

Common Method Of Extraction - Steam distillation

Parts Used - Dried fruit

Note Classification - Middle to top

Aroma - Dry, spicy, woody, sharp

Largest Producing Countries - India, Malaysia, Madagascar, China, Indonesia

Traditional Use - Black pepper is one of the oldest spices. Its uses date back to the Greeks and Romans, and the Egyptians utilized it in the embalming process.

Properties - Analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, bitter, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vasodilator

Benefits - Anemia, arthritis, catarrh, cellulite, chills, cold, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, fevers, flatulence, food poisoning, hangovers, heartburn, influenza, loss of appetite, muscular aches and pains, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation and muscle tone, rheumatic pain, slow circulation, sprains, stiffness, viral infections. Black pepper may be added to a massage oil to use after working out, because it helps to remove lactic acid from the muscles.

Blends Well With - Cardamom, clary sage, clove, frankincense, geranium, lavender, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, orange, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, tea tree, vetiver, ylang ylang.

Safety Data – Black pepper oil should be avoided while pregnant and breastfeeding. This oil may cause skin irritation. It should be avoided in cases of kidney disease, and while using homeopathics. Use black pepper oil in moderation only.

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