Black Pepper Essential Oil

Benefits

Black Pepper Essential Oil has many benefits and uses. Black pepper oil is used in the treatment of pain relief, particularly rheumatism, and muscular aches, chills and fevers, flu and colds. It increases circulation, combats exhaustion, and aids digestion.

Instructions for Use

The most common use for black pepper essential oil is as part of a massage blend to enhance circulation. It also is used to add a lovely bit of spice and warmth to vapor therapy blends. Diluted with a carrier oil, black pepper may be applied to tired aching limbs, and will relieve sore muscles and the rheumatoid arthritis. Can be used in diffusers for a pleasant aromatherapy experience.

History and Additional Information

Black pepper is the unripe fruit of a perennial woody vine which is cultivated primarily in the tropics – from Madagascar to Malaysia.Indian monks, when traveling great distances, were given peppercorns to boost their energy. Elsewhere pepper has been used to treat malaria, cholera, and dysentery, and all manner of digestive complaints.

The name comes from the Latin, but originally Sanskrit pippali, the name for elongated peppers.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
• Other Names: peppercorn, pepper corn
• Family: Piperaceae
• Part of Plant Used: fruit
• Place of Origin: India, Madagascar, Malaysia

Characteristics

• Odor/Fragrance: spice, reminiscent of clove, crisp, fresh, warm
• Color: light amber to yellow-green
• Aroma Strength: medium
• Consistency: thin
• Note: middle-base

Blending Suggestions: Frankincense, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sandalwood and other spices

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Test the skin with a small amount of oil to check for sensitivity or possible allergic reaction.

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