Black Pepper Essential Oil

Name: Pepper oil, Black, Super, India
Species: Piper nigrum L., fam. Piperaceae
Part: Fruit
Method: Steam Distilled
Country: India

Black Pepper

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.