Black Pepper Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

The Pepper plant is a perennial, woody vine with heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. Native to south west India, pepper is cultivated primarily in tropical climates such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Madagascar

This essential oil is distilled (using low temperatures and carbon dioxide) from dried, unripe fruit of pepper plants naturally grown in India.Our Black Pepper oil is a deep yellow color and has a soft floral top note followed by a delicate lingering spice with a hint of musky earthiness.

It balances well with lavender, frankincense, cedarwood, and wherever a hint of spice is desired in natural perfumes.

This 'supercritical CO2' extracted oil may be superior in aroma to the steamed distilled essential oil that is more commonly available, and therefore may promote more effective therapeutic results.

Black pepper has been used since antiquity in the culinary and healing arts.

As a stimulant, Indian monks were prescribed seven to nine peppercorns a day to increase their endurance while journeying on foot.

In Chinese medicine, it is used to treat malaria, cholera, dysentery, diarrhea and other digestive problems while in Greece it is used for fever and to support the stomach.

Therepeutic Effects

Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Antitoxic, Aphrodesiac, Carminitive, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stomachic. (See Definitions.)

Digestive System:

• Remedies dyspepsia and flatulence
• Quells nausea
• Stimulates appetite
• Stimulates the spleen
• Aids to relieve constipation

Muscles and Joints:

• Warms and loosens tight muscles
• Dispels aches and pains
• Increases blood flow to areas in need of repair

Immune System:

• Helps to fight colds, flus, infections and other viruses

A blend of Black Pepper and Basil in a carrier oils such as jojoba can act as an excellent massage blend to encourage circulation in muscles and joints.

Considered an aphrodisiac, Black Pepper essential oil blends very nicely with our Ylang-Ylang select essential oil to create an intoxicating perfume or massage blend.

Generally Black Pepper oil is non-toxic and and non-sensitizing, yet in high concentrations it can irritate skin. As with all essential oils, use only in moderation. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a physician prior to use.