USE WITH CARE: can irritate skin

Not compatible with homeopathic remedies

INGREDIENT FEATURES

warming

analgesic

antimicrobial

antiseptic

antibacterial

food poisoning

indigestion

poor ciculation

anemia

arthritis

muscular aches and pains

neuralgia

poor muscle tone

rheumatic pain

sprains

stiffness

colic

constipation

flatuence

heartburn

loss of appetite

nausea

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

The Pepper plant is a perennial, woody vine up to 5m (16ft) high with heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. The berries turn from red to black as they mature. Native to south west India, Pepper is cultivated primarily in tropical climates such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Madagascar.

The plant is a native of the damp jungles of southern and southeaster India. It was cultivated more than 2000 years ago in the same area and today the centers of cultivation are still the Indonesian islands, India, Malaya and Indochina.

Only a fraction of all the black pepper produced is distilled for essential oils, which take place in Europe and the U.S.A.

Pepper is a semitropical climbing shrub from India, where most oil and peppercorns for seasoning are produced. Some also comes from

ABOUT THE OIL

The essential oil is extracted from dried, fully grown yet unripe fruit of the pepper plant. Black pepper essential oil can be used in both aromatherapy formulas and in natural perfumery.

produced by steam distillation of dried, crushed but not quite ripe fruits of the pepper vine, Piper nigrum.

Oil of Black Pepper is an almost water-white or pale greenish-gray, mobile liquid which becomes more viscous on aging.

‘Light’ and ‘heavy’ oils are produced by the extraction of the low or high boiling fractions respectively. An oleoresin is also produced by solvent extraction, mainly for flavor use.

A water-white to pale olive mobile liquid

The essential oil benefits significantly from the cold distillation process, retaining more of its lovely spicy nature.

OF INTEREST

Black pepper has been used since antiquity in the culinary and healing arts. Indian monks had been prescribed seven to nine peppercorns a day in times of distant traveling; apparently a great energizer!

β-Caryophyllene

(+)-Limonene

α-Pinene

δ-3-Carene

β-Pinene

Sabinene

β-Bisabolene

α-Copaene

(Ε)-β-Farnesene

α-Cubebene

PROPERTIES

analgesic

antiseptic

tonic

aphrodisiac

digestive

stimulating

aphrodisiac

antispasmodic

antitoxic

aperitif

carminative

digestive

laxative

nervous, circulatory, digestive stimulant

stomachic

tonic

BENEFITS

increases circulation

stimulates the spleen

reduces bruising

• settles digestion

assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

relaxes cramping

increases appetite

neutralizes microbes

• encourages sweating

• assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

• relieves muscular tension and aching joints

• lessens headaches due to congestion

• soothes sore muscles, tendons and joints

diminishes swelling

• eases discomfort

• decreases unpleasant sensory experiences

SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY

ENERGETICS

warming

CHAKRA: SOLAR PLEXUS

Black pepper oil helps us ‘get a move on’ at times when our lives feel stuck.

emotionally stimulating

enables us to listen to the inner voice of inspiration

encourages:

fearlessness

strength

stamina

endurance

motivation

flexibility

comfort

Used for unusual effects in perfumery work; for example, with rose or carnation in oriental or floral fragrances

AROMA NOTES

TOP-MIDDLE NOTE

MIDDLE NOTE

Our Black Pepper oil is a deep yellow color and has a soft floral top note followed by a delicate lingering spice with a hint of musky earthiness.

Last but not least, as a stimulating aphrodisiac Black Pepper can be used to add a warm spiciness to perfume blends. The fragrance is both comforting and stimulating.

fresh

dry-woody

warm-spicy

reminiscent not only of dried black pepper and elemi and other essentil oils of high terpene-sesquiterpene content

spicy

sharp

slightly herbaceous

An oil with a more fruity fragrance is also produced from the fresh green fruit

not terribly tenacious

It blends well with lavender, frankincense, cedarwood, and wherever a hint of spice is desired in natural perfumes. sandalwood rosemary marjoram spices florals

MIDDLE-BASE NOTE

Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Myrrh, Orange, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang

Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

Essential Oil Safety, Second edition by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism