Black Pepper Essential Oil

Black Pepper Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Plant Family: Piperaceae
Country of Origin: India
Plant Part: Whole Peppercorns
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Color: Clear to Bluish-Green
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium

Black Pepper is a condiment (spice) which is very common and popular worldwide. It is extensively used in culinary. It tastes hot and has a nice appetizing aroma. Black Pepper is the dried fruit of pepper plant, whose scientific name is Piper Nigrum. Once upon a time, it was considered sacred and even used as currency. It was so valuable that it was traded in exchange with gold (gold was considered cheaper than Black Pepper) and was one of the most priced trade items exported from India to the rest of the world.

Common Uses: Used as a spice for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal preparation. Once regarded as a valuable spice worthy of economic trade and societal prestige. A great oil to use in small quantities in blends. Its' aphrodisiac, carminative and mildly expectorant properties are very soothing. Interesting as a diffuser blend for relaxing after dinner. It is warming and may help reduce congestion making it a useful ingredient in massage oil, a foot bath or diluted well in a compress. As a perfume ingredient it adds a unique catalyst or special property.

Blends Well: with Cardamom, Chamomile, Dill Seed, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavandin, Marjoram, Neroli, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Ravensara, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang

Cautions: Black Pepper essential oil is generally regarded as non-toxic; however, it may irritate sensitive skin.

Disclaimer: Personnel at Body Ecology Online© makes no claims to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat nor prescribe any medical treatment or advice. Always discuss treatment of medical conditions with your medical practitioner before using any alternative therapies, natural supplements, or vitamins. Our safety precautions are listed as guidelines only. Always consult an experienced Aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician to what essential oils you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and/or medications.

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Nt. Wt. 0.14 oz.

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