Black Pepper Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distillation
Parts Used: Dried fruit
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Dry, spicy, woody, sharp
Largest Producing Countries: Sri Lanka, India, and 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, rheumatic pain, 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

Of Interest: Studies have shown black pepper oil to reduce nicotine cravings, and symptoms of anxiety in individuals cutting back on smoking.

Safety Data: Avoid with homeopathics, in kidney disease, and while pregnant or breastfeeding. May cause skin irritation.

Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.