Black Pepper oil

Piper nigrum

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Black pepper oil is extracted from the spicy berries of piper nigrum. Black Pepper essential oil has been used since antiquity in the culinary and healing arts. It is good for use in warming liniment formulas as well as digestive formulas.



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Scents

Warm, spicy, yet somewhat fruity middle note.


Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Pharmaceutics


Major Growing Regions



India - Nov to Feb
Brazil - Oct to Nov
Indonesia
South Asia

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Toxicology


Skin: it can cause skin irritation

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.


Therapeutic Uses

Digestive problems, stimulates digestion, flatulence, improves circulation, useful for muscle aches and joint pain. Colds, flu and rheumatism.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Distillation and Production

Steam distilled - from the fruit



Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Black Pepper oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Black Pepper oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

 

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.

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