Black Pepper Essential Oil
$220.00
Black Pepper essential oil has a fresh, warm, spicy scent and is helpful for everyday aches and pains. It is warming and relaxing.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Piper nigrum |
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Synonyms |
Piper, pepper |
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Plant family |
Piperaceae |
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Extraction |
Distillation of the crushed peppercorns |
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Origin |
India, Madagascar, China (India) |
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Plant characteristics |
A perennial, woody vine about 5m high. The white flowers become berries that turn black as they mature. The oil is distilled from the berry |
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Oil characteristics |
A water-white to slight pale green oil with a fresh, warm, spicy, aroma – with a slight hint of floral. |
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Traditional use |
Was used to treat cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery and fever. Said to ‘fortify the stomach’. |
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Blends well with |
Sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, marjoram and lemon essential oils |
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Cautions and comments |
There are no known contra-indications. Smoking withdrawal symptoms can be lessened by the inhalation of the vapour of black pepper essential oil. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Mainly sesquiterpenes. |
Suitable for : All skin