Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper Oil)
Black Pepper essential oil is a "middle note" oil - in perfumery middle note oils work well to pull together fleeting top notes (usually citrus oils) with heavier base notes (woody oils, or oils with a stronger lingering aroma). It has a slightly spicy, dry-woody, warming aroma - and what a warming oil it is!
Black pepper essential oil is an analgesic, has antiseptic properties, is supportive to the digestive system, as well as being a stimulant.
Properties:
A tonic for aches and pains
Rubefacient - warming - good for pre-sports massage
Stimulates circulation
Stimulates and strengthens the mind
Stimulates digestion and appetite
Good for colds, coughs, catarrh
Fun fact - Both black and white pepper have been used for medicinal purposes in the East for over 4000 years! Used for unusual effects in perfumery.
Blends Well With
Bergamot
Clove
Geranium
Frankincense
Juniper Berry
Lavender
Rosemary
Sandalwood
Other spices and florals
Recipe Suggestion
Relief from Joint Aches & Pains - Body Oil
8 drops Ginger
5 drops Geranium
8 drops Black Pepper
4 drops Cedarwood Atlas
4 drops Cypress
Blend the above essential oils together in a small amber glass bottle with a dropper top. Dilute 3-5 drops in 5ml (1 teaspoon) of base/carrier oil (see my blog posts on carrier oils for some suggestions). Apply once or twice a day to the area affected.
Essential Oil Safety:
Always read the EO safety guidance which should accompany your purchased bottle
Always dilute before use (seek advice for recommended quantities)
Avoid contact with the eyes/mucous membranes
Do not use if pregnant without seeking advice
Do not use on children younger than 5 without seeking advice
Use lower dilutions for children/elderly
Ensure pets can leave the room if diffusing essential oils (they might not like the aroma as much as you do)
If you have any medical conditions seek advice
Never ingest
Stop use immediately if you experience a reaction - inform your therapist and seek medical advice
If you are asthmatic or have any other lung condition, test your body response by smelling the caps of each oil before using to ensure the oils do not cause any sensitivity.
Note that black pepper can be irritating to the skin - appropriate dilution is necessary.
Do not use black pepper essential oil in conjunction with homoeopathic medicines.
And now for the moment you have all been waiting for ;-) A photo taken in one of my favourite places in the world, and the country where I was born:
References:
"Essential Oil Safety" by Robert Tisserand - E-book published by Elsevier Health Sciences
"The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils" by Julia Lawless - Updated Edition (2014) published by Harper Thorsons
"The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy" by Valerie Ann Worwood - published by New World Library
"An Introductory Guide to Aromatherapy" by Louise Tucker - Revised Edition by EMS Publishing
Get in touch if you'd like to smell any of the oils in my collection, get help with creating your own blend, or have an Aromatherapy massage, hot stone treatment or holistic facial.
Medical Disclaimer - The above information is intended for educational purposes only, and not to be taken as an endorsement or replacement for any particular medical health treatment. Please check with your health provider before embarking on any type of herbal treatment.
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