What is Black Pepper Essential Oil?
Black Pepper, also called Piper nigrum, is a tropical climbing plant that grows in shady places where it is very humid and very warm.
The plant has oval leaves, small white flowers and berries that grow in long bunches.
The berries of the Piper nigrum turn from green to eventually black. They are harvested at different stages and therefore produce 4 different types of pepper. In addition to green and black pepper, the plant also produces white and red pepper.
Black Pepper Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the dried and crushed peppercorns of the Piper nigrum.
Where is it from?
The Piper nigrum originally comes from India. Nowadays the plant grows in almost most tropical areas. Besides India, Indonesia, Malaysia and China are the main producers of pepper.
Fragrance description
Black Pepper Essential Oil has a fresh, sharp and spicy aroma with a woody undertone.
Benefits of Black Pepper Essential Oil
Stimulates concentration
Black Pepper Essential Oil stimulates concentration in times of mental fatigue and lack of focus. It gives you a boost and encourages you to get active and finish what you started.
Warms the body
Black Pepper Essential Oil has strong warming properties. It works effectively on cold hands and feet and helps to stimulate blood circulation in the legs. Ideal for use during cold winter months!
Beneficial for muscle and joint pain
The warming properties of Black Pepper Essential Oil are very beneficial for muscle and joint pain. It warms the muscles and joints and gives them rest. Wonderful for use as a massage oil after an intensive workout or as a foot massage for cold and cramped toes.
Effective for cold complaints
Black Pepper Essential Oil is beneficial for flu and colds. The oil has a warming effect on your body when you feel the cold under your skin. It promotes perspiration, making it easier to sweat away the cold.
When inhaled, it can relieve sinus infections and help loosen the mucus on the chest, making it easier to cough up and breathe more freely.
How do you use Black Pepper Essential Oil?
In a diffuser
Add 1 drop of Black Pepper Essential Oil, 2 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil and 3 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil to the water reservoir of your diffuser. Turn this on if you lack energy and concentration.
In a foot bath
Fill a basin with approximately 5 liters of warm water. Add 2 drops of Black Pepper Essential Oil, 2 drops of Clove Essential Oil and 4 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil to 2 tablespoons of Dead Sea Salt and add to the warm water. Soak your feet in this for 15 minutes to warm cold winter feet.
As a massage oil
Melt 10 grams of coconut oil in a bain-marie and add 40 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil). Add 2 drops of Black Pepper Essential Oil, 4 drops of Ginger Essential Oil and 8 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil. Massage this into your skin to warm your muscles and give them rest.
As a hand cream
Heat 50 grams of Shea Butter, 25 grams of Coconut Oil and 25 grams of Cocoa Butter in a bain-marie. Allow to cool thoroughly and add 1 tablespoon of Argan Oil, 1 drop of Black Pepper Essential Oil, 1 drop of Clove Essential Oil, 2 drops of Cinnamon Essential Oil and 3 drops of Mandarin Essential Oil. Mix with a hand blender until a soft, creamy cream has formed.
In a steam bath
Fill a basin with 2 liters of hot water and add 1 drop of Black Pepper Essential Oil, 2 drops of Juniper Berry Essential Oil and 2 drops of Thyme Essential Oil. Hold your face over the tub with a towel over your head to trap the vapor and inhale deeply. Ideal for clearing the airways in case of cold complaints!
NB! Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not use if you have high blood pressure. Do not use in combination with homeopathic remedies. Caution advised in combination with blood thinners.
