Black Pepper a perennial woody vine up with heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. The berries turn from red to black as they mature. Black pepper is the dried, fully grown, unripe fruit.
8 Oz. 100% Pure Black Pepper Essential Oil
Piper nigrum
8 Oz. Ships in HDPE Clear Plastic Container. Black Pepper a perennial woody vine up with heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. The berries turn from red to black as they mature. Black pepper is the dried, fully grown, unripe fruit. Native to southwest India and cultivated extensively in tropical countries.
Properties -analgesic, antimicrobal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant (nervous, circulatory, digestive), stomachic, tonic. (Not to be taken internally unless under the supervision of your doctor.)
Uses - Used in certain tonic preparations. Used for unusual effects in perfumery work; for example, with rose or carnation in oriental or floral fragrances. The essential and oleoresin are used extensively in the food industry, as well as in alcoholic drinks. Both black and white essentials have been used in the East for over 4,000 years for medicinal and culinary purposes. In Chinese medicine, the white is used to treat malaria, cholera, dysentery, diarrhea, stomach ache and other digestive problems. In Greece, it is used for intermittent fever and to fortify the stomach.
Blends well with sandalwood, lavender, frankincense, rosemary, marjoram, spices and florals (in minute quantities). Must be used in moderation only.
General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat ailments or prevent any disease or illness. Not to used internally. Keep out of the reach of small children.