Pepper, Black
Piper Nigrum
Description:
A perennial woody vine, up to 16.5ft/5m high with heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. The berries turn from red to black as they mature - black pepper is the dried, unripe fruit.
Actions:
Analgesic, antimicrobial antiseptic, antitoxic, aperitif, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the black peppercorns, which have been dried and crushed.
Characteristics:
A water-white to pale olive mobile liquid with a fresh, dry-woody, warm, spicy scent. It blends well with frankincense, sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, spices and florals when used in minute quantities.
Perfume:
Scent:
Spicy, camphoraceous, fresh, woody, active, masculine, oriental, sensual, warm
Key Qualities:
Aphrodisiac, stimulant (mental), tonic (nerve), restorative, strengthening, comforting, analgesic, antiseptic
Odour Intensity:
high
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Chilblains
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Anemia, arthritis, muscular aches and pains, neuralgia, poor circulation, poor muscle tone, rheumatic pain, sprains, stiffness
Digestive System:
Colic, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn, loss of appetite, nausea
Respiratory System:
Catarrh, chills
Immune System:
Colds, flu, infections, viruses
Safety Data:
This oil is toxic and irritant in concentration - use in low dilutions only (not more then 1% in a blend)
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
