Black Pepper Essential Oil 10ML
Black Pepper essential oil has a fresh, warm, spicy scent and is helpful for everyday aches and pains. It is warming and relaxing.
Size:
10ML
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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 |
| Synonyms | Piper, pepper |
| Plant family | Piperaceae |
| Extraction | Distillation of the crushed peppercorns |
| Origin | India, Madagascar, China (India) |
| 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 |
| Oil characteristics | A water-white to slight pale green oil with a fresh, warm, spicy, aroma – with a slight hint of floral. |
| Traditional use | Was used to treat cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery and fever. Said to ‘fortify the stomach’. |
| Blends well with | Sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, marjoram and lemon essential oils |
| 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. |
| Main chemical constituents | Mainly sesquiterpenes. |