Black Pepper

Pure Essential Oil, 5 ml

Stimulating, Warming, Focusing

Botanical Name: piper nigrum
Origin: Madagascar
Part of Plant: fruits
Extraction: steam
Major Biochemical Compounds: Limonene, beta-Caryophyllene, alpha- & beta-Pinene, delta-3-carene
Common Uses: Analgesic, good in compress for arthritis, muscle and joint aches, pains, stiffness and sports injuries. Also used for chest colds, chills and flu. Use in compress on the stomach for colic, constipation, heartburn and nausea. Stimulates the appetite. 
Emotional/Psychological Uses: Mental stimulant. Use to wake up and increase alertness. 
Cosmetic/Skin Uses: Adds a nice note to perfume blends.
Blends Well With: Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium Rose, Rosemary, Frankincense, Lemon Verbena, Patchouli, Rose, Lemon Petigraine

Inside Info: Add Black Pepper to winter bath blends to warm the body and relieve muscle tension.
Best Ways to Use: Inhalant, Compress, Bug Repellent (Wasps & Ants), Personal Scent and Room Diffusion