The warm spicy scent of black pepper is invigorating and strengthening. It promotes confidence and focus.
Botanical name: Piper nigrum
Origin: Indonesia, India
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Description: Black pepper is a clear to pale green oil with a fresh, dry-woody, warm and spicy aroma reminiscent of dried peppers.
Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Black Pepper Essential Oil: a-pinene (5.8%), camphene (0.1%), b-pinene (10.4%), d-3-carene (20.2%), limonene (17.1%), g-terpinene (0.2%), p-cymene (0.8%), terpinolene (1.0%), d-elemene (2.5%), a-copaene (2.3%), b-elemene (0.4%), b-caryophyllene (27.8%), a-humulene (1.4%), d-cadinene (0.8%), caryophyllene oxide (0.6%).
Indications: Black pepper oil may be used in a massage oil to assist in the maintenance of the peripheral circulation. Traditionally used for the relief of indigestion and the temporary relief of arthritic and muscular pains.
Emotions: The warm scent of black pepper is comforting and strengthening. It promotes confidence and focus.
Directions: Adults: Add 3 drops to bath or 2 drops to every 10ml carrier oil, 1-3 times daily.
Safety: Black pepper oil is considered to be non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.
updated Tuesday 27 November 2018
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 13 November, 2006.