Black Pepper “Select” Essential Oil, India

Black Pepper “Select” 100% Pure Essential Oil, India
Botanical Name:  Piper nigrum

Origin:                  India
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Parts used:           Fruit
Color:                   Nearly Colorless with a faint Green tint
Perfumery Note:  Middle
Consistency:        Thin to Medium
Aromatic Description: Fresh, Warm, Spicy & Woody
Blends well with: Allspice, Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cassia, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Dill, Eucalyptus Lemon, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Manuka, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Initial Strength:   Medium
Class:                   Monoterpene

          Black pepper essential oil can be used in your aromatherapy formulas and in perfumery. The essential oil is extracted from dried, fully grown yet unripe fruit of the pepper plant - a perennial woody vine with heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. A native to south west India, pepper is cultivated primarily in tropical climates. Black pepper has been used since antiquity in the culinary and healing arts.
          Black pepper essential oil can be used in your aromatherapy formulas and in perfumery. The essential oil is extracted from dried, fully grown yet unripe fruit of the pepper plant - a perennial woody vine with heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. A native to south west India, pepper is cultivated primarily in tropical climates. Black pepper has been used since antiquity in the culinary and healing arts.
          Black Pepper is best known for increasing circulation, muscle aches, constipation, nausea, flatulence, muscle & joint pain relief, poor digestion and appetite loss.
          Black pepper is good in warming liniment formulas - for aches and pains, along with poor circulation in muscles and joints. It is included in many massage blends to increase blood flow, and may also actually stimulate blood production as a tonic for the spleen. Its qualities make a valuable addition for exercise blends, particularly when the goal is to increase muscle size/weight. It is a “hot” oil so take care to use in small amounts.
          It adds a lovely 'spicy' note to aromatic and perfume blends. It is comforting and stimulating and it is a good choice for inclusion in blends intended to help enhance alertness and stamina. Black Pepper should be avoided before bedtime.
          Black pepper can also be helpful for poor concentration or an apprehensive state of mind.
          Although not generally used as a skin conditioner, as a light tonic it may help to balance oily skin conditions.
Note: Most essential oils cannot be taken internally. But even when they can, Essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water based liquids.
Caution: Use in very low concentration if applying to the skin. May cause sensitivity and irritate sensitive skin. Do not use if pregnant or on children younger than 6. 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 under a doctor's care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. 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 before attempting a full body massage. Information is based on traditional use and has not been evaluated by the FDA.