Description Black Pepper Essential Oil 10ml Piper nigrum Black Pepper essential oil is steam distilled from the dried, crushed, almost-ripe, red fruit of the Piper Nigrum plant that is native to East Asia. It is one of the oldest known spices being used in India over 4000 years ago as a culinary and medicinal spice. Mind Black Pepper oil has a stimulating, strengthening, and uplifting effect on the mind. Body Black Pepper oil can be beneficial for digestive complaints such as flatulence and constipation. Its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and rubefacient properties make it extremely useful in massage blends for muscle pain, stiffness, fatigue, rheumatism and arthritis. The oil is thought to stimulate the spleen (which is involved in the production of new blood cells) and can therefore be valuable for anaemia, or after severe bleeding or bruising. It is said to be effective for those suffering with Raynaud’s disease and low blood pressure and to combat fever. Black Pepper essential oil may also be useful in treating bruises and chilblains when used in a compress. Wellness Can help reduce cravings in particular cigarettes. Species: Piper nigrum Plant family: Piperaceae Origin: India Note: Middle Extraction method: Steam distilled Safety Note: Black Pepper may cause irritation to sensitive skins. Always spot test first. Care should also be taken as using too much of this essential oil could over-stimulate the kidneys. It should also be avoided in pregnancy due to its possible skin sensitizing effect. Allergens Listing: Limonene 23%, Linalool 1%.
