Pink Pepper Essential oil, Peru

• Pink Pepper Essential oil, Peru
• Botanical Name:        Schinus molle
• Origin:            Peru
• Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
• Parts used: Fruit/Berries
• Color:                         Faint yellow to Deep Yellow
• Perfumery Note: Middle/Base
• Consistency: Thin
• Aromatic Description: Spicy, Woody, Fresh, slightly Fruity
• Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Nutmeg, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint
• Initial Strength: Medium

Pink pepper berries are a type of pepper that belongs to the Capsicum annuum species. The peppers are small, round and have a bright pink color. They are native to South America but are now grown in many parts of the world. It is also known as Peruvian pepper, American pepper, false pepper, California pepper tree, Redberry.

Historically, it was used in Peru as a natural remedy for colds and flu. The aroma is fresh, very intense and sweet-spicy with a faint floral note, a dry woody, slightly smoky undertone. It is mainly used in perfumes, for diffusers, aromatherapy and skincare products.

• Skincare: Applied to the skin, it can help to reduce inflammation, reduce pain and disinfect wounds. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties which make it an excellent choice for acne and other skin infections. It help disinfect the scalp as well as draw nutrients to the hair follicles. It is good for enhancing skin health. It can help to reduce inflammation and soothe irritated skin also to protect the skin from free radical damage and keep it looking youthful and radiant. It can help to balance the skin's natural oil production. It help to stimulate new cell growth, keeping the skin looking fresh and healthy.
• Aromatherapy: When diffused into the air, The aroma that is both uplifting and energizing the mood and promote feelings of wellbeing. Pink pepper is thought to be effective in treating anxiety and depression. The uplifting scent can inhaled to relieve headaches, and settles and soothes the nerves for a calming effect. Pink Pepper can stimulate circulation which may be beneficial in muscle rubs to increase circulation and improve recovery time of sore muscles. It is said to help aid in colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections.
• Perfume: In the world of perfumery, Pink Pepper Essential Oil imparts a fresh note within heavy-sweet floral bases. Its introduces freshness and fixation within lavender colognes, fougeres, spicy colognes and floral bouquets and pairs very well with frankincense and elemi materials. 

Please note that the aromatherapeutic properties of Pink Peppercorn Essential Oil are not the same as those for Black Pepper Essential Oil (Piper nigrum), Chemically Oil and the tree are very different. Both have a woody, stimulating, warm, clean-spice character. Black pepper is more sharp, where pink pepper is softer, and sometimes has subtle floral or fruity aspects.

Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant and stimulant.

• Note: Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, Essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, additional ingredients or special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. Essential oils used as flavorings are diluted to a very small percent.
• Caution: Generally regarded as Safe (GRAS) when properly diluted. However, Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.