Black Pepper Piper nigrum
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: India | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes | Plant Part: Dried Fruit |
| Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic | Botanical Families: Piperaceae |
| Aromas: Spicy, Warm and Radiant | |
| Note: Top/Middle |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Black Pepper oil is great for the cold and flu season. Try adding a drop to jojoba for a chest rub or foot massage oil to warm up the body and stimulate circulation and the immune system. Due to its analgesic and warming (rubifacient) qualities, it is great in sports massage oils for sore muscles, pain and stiffness.
Inhale to reduce nausea. Put a drop or two on a tissue and inhale its spicy, warm aroma for a few minutes. Some research has shown that inhaling Black Pepper can assist people who want to stop smoking.
Black Pepper is a great anti-inflammatory. It brings more circulation to an area, creating warmth. Good for chronic inflammation where the area is not hot and feels stiff and rigid.
Add to a cream and massage into belly for constipation, gas, and to support digestion. Use at a 1% dilution (5-6 drops per ounce of carrier).
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Traditional Knowledge
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Antiemetic - reduces incidence and severity of nausea, vomiting
- Antiviral
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation (rubifacient)
- Expectorant - releases excess nasal/bronchial congestion
- Febrifuge - reduces fever
- Rubifacient - increases local blood circulation, causes minor skin irritation, vasodilation and local analgesic effect
- Warming
- Digestive stimulant - increases functional activity of the digestive tract
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Helps to reduce fear and motivate change
Can be used for protection from negative energy
Helps to release blocked energy
Can be used for fatigue, low energy, depression and weakness
Recipe idea
For Muscle Pain and Stiffness
4 drops Black Pepper
4 drops Eucalyptus (globulus)
2 drops Rosemary (ct camphor)
4 drops Lavender (angustifolia)
Blend into 1 oz. jojoba. Rub on sore area several times during the day.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Churchill Livingstone, 1995
3. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977
Safety Issues
May cause skin irritation. Use in 1% dilution (5-6 drops per ounce of carrier) when applying to the skin in massage oils. Not recommended for use in baths.
Store well as the high monoterpene content leaves it vulnerable to oxidizing. Once oxidized, it is even more likely to cause serious skin irritation or sensitization.
