Black Pepper Essential Oil

Piper nigrum

Properties:
It is a strong and sharp spicy smelling oil, and is faintly reminiscent of clove oil, yet more refined and can range in colour from light amber to yellow-green and has a watery viscosity.

Origin:
The plant originated in India, Malaysia, Madagascar, China and Indonesia. The oil is mostly made in Singapore, India and Malaysia.

Extraction Method:
The unripe, sun-dried peppercorns (fruit) are used in extraction using steam distillation method.

Chemical composition:
Eugenol, Safrole, Thujene, Farnesene, A-Pinene, B-Pinene, Sabinene, Limonene, Beta Caryophyllene, and Camphene.

Therapeutic properties:
analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, tonic.

Uses:
Black Pepper essential oil is used in:

1. pain relief
2. rheumatism
3. chills
4. flu
5. colds
6. increasing circulation
7. exhaustion
8. muscular aches
9. physical and emotional coldness
10. nerve tonic
11. fevers

Precautions:

• Black pepper oil may cause irritation to sensitive skin.
• Using too much could over-stimulate the kidneys.
• It should be avoided in pregnancy.

Blends well with:

Bergamot, Clary sage, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Jupiner, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Sage, Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang.