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.

Essential oils in sizes 30 ml or larger are not packed with dropper lids.