Black Pepper Essential Oil
Black pepper is now revered as a must have spice in just about any kitchen. The spicy, earthy flavor is used for all sorts of recipes from savory to sweet. However, very few people know the royal history of this common spice. In a far away time when the spice trade was a cut throat business, black pepper was regarded has the spice to get your hands on. High in value, black pepper was even used as currency during trades. It was so valuable that people during that time even traded it for gold as it’s value was considered to be as high, if not higher, than the precious metal.
But how does this once priceless and now common spice effect our quest for beauty?
Black Pepper as an antibacterial
Pampering yourself in black pepper infused products can do more for you besides make you smell nice and look pretty. The properties in black pepper are naturally antibacterial and can help ward off common bacteria that can cause annoying illnesses that can knock you off of your feet for a couple of days.
Black pepper for muscle pain and stiffness
Whether you have muscle pain from working out, an injury, or just a long day on your feet, black pepper essential oil infused products can help relax your muscles and reduce pains caused by injury and tension. After a warm bath, you can lather up in a black pepper infused lotion, cream, or butter and feel your pains and stress melt away.
Black pepper for general health
When you feel the beginning of a cold, cough, or general illness, black pepper infused products are wonderful for helping to encourage circulation and get rid of the aches and pains associated with colds and flu. It is a naturally warming and energizing essential oil which is perfect when you are getting over a cold.
Black pepper has a history of high value and rarity. It was once considered to be more valuable than gold. While it is now a common kitchen spice in cabinets around the world, the essential oil of black pepper is just as regal as it’s rich history. Whether you are using it to relax tense muscles or for it’s antibacterial properties during the cold and flu season, products infused with black pepper essential oil will undoubtedly be priceless.
Buy Organic Black Pepper Essential Oil
Our organic black pepper essential oil is a middle note steam distilled from the fruit of Piper nigrum. One of the most ubiquitous spices across the globe, it originated in India and is grown in tropical climates in many parts of the world. This cherished spice has been a major piece of international trade for over 4000 years.
Pepper berries grow in graceful clusters from a woody vine covered in lush green leaves. The plants can reach up to 33 feet in height and are typically grown on trellises. Black pepper oil is a pungent ingredient that can be used in cosmetics such as massage oils, salves, and perfumes.
Aroma
Dry, warm, and spicy aroma characteristic of freshly ground black peppercorns.
Constituents
This oil contains limonene, β-caryophyllene, α-pinene, β-pinene, and δ-3-carene.
Limonene is mainly found in citrus oils like grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon but also in palo santo, camphor, and dill seed. β-caryophyllene is within the oils of copaiba, catnip, ylang ylang, and hemp. α-Pinene and β-pinene are both found within galbanum, St. John’s wort, scotch pine, and nutmeg oils. δ-3-carene is found in scotch pine, cypress, angelica root, and ravensara.
Blending and Uses
This oil adds warm notes with subtle spicy hints and is often used in sensual blends for inspiring an elevated mood and intimacy. A little goes a long was with this spicy essential oil, and it will easily overpower other aromas, so we recommend adding drop by drop until the desired aroma is reached.
For a luxurious perfume combine ylang ylang, jasmine, rose, bergamot, and black pepper oils. If you prefer a perfume or cologne with a woodsy touch combine sandalwood, cypress, orange, vetiver, clove, and black pepper.
Add to homemade massage oils with rosemary, ginger, and lavender for occasional muscle or join aches. It also blends well in chest rub salves to support healthy bronchial passages with other oils such as eucalyptus or tea tree. Black pepper essential oil is stimulating and energizing for the mood and is excellent in diffuser blends with citrus oils like lemon, sweet orange, or tangerine and with other spice oils like ginger or clove.
Packaging
1/2 oz. and 1 oz. essential oils are packaged in amber glass bottles with drop reducers for easy application. Larger sizes are packaged in amber screw cap bottles and do not come with reducers or droppers.
Safety
This oil can cause skin sensitization if oxidized. Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.
Before using perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.