Black Pepper Essential Oil - 15 ml
Black Pepper Essential Oil - 15 ml | New Directions Aromatics
Black Pepper is best known as a common cooking spice that enhances the flavor of foods, but it’s topical and aromatic benefits are equally noteworthy. Black Pepper is high in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, known for their antioxidant activity and ability to help ward off environmental and seasonal threats.
Black Pepper promotes healthy circulation, but should be used with caution when applied topically due to its strong warming sensation. It can also help with the digestion of foods. Used aromatically Black Pepper was found to reduce cigarette and tobacco cravings and reduce anxiety in smokers deprived from smoking.
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Black Pepper Features:
- Uplifting and Balancing: In aromatherapy, Pepper Black Essential Oil is believed to have soothing properties that can aid in balancing emotions and enhancing your mood.
- Respiratory Support: Pepper Black Oil can offer a natural option for enhancing comfort during periods of congestion and common cold symptoms, for an easier breathing experience.
- Effective Ingredient for Green Cleaning: Pepper Black possesses cleansing properties that can help kill bacteria and stop the spread of germs on multiple different surfaces. This makes it a great natural ingredient in green cleaning formulations.
Bergamot Benefits:
- Promotes healthy, clear skin
- Reduces tension and stress
- Soothes and rejuvenates skin
- Lessens sad and anxious feelings
Directions and Suggested Uses:
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Natural Home Cleaning: Mix a few drops with water and white vinegar for a natural, effective cleaning solution. Use on surfaces throughout your home.
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Warm Steamer: Add 2 drops of Pepper Black Essential Oil to a bowl of hot water and inhale the steam deeply. Alternatively, blend with a carrier oil and apply to the chest for a comforting respiratory massage.
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Perk Up Your Mood: Add 5-6 drops of Pepper Black Essential Oil to your diffuser. Allow the peppery, musky aroma to permeate the air.
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Spot Treatment for Troubled Skin: Dilute 1-2 drops of Pepper Black Essential Oil with a carrier oil and apply directly to blemishes or scars using a cotton swab. Gently massage and leave on for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Main Constituents:
β-Caryophyllene: 24.2%
d-3Carene: 14.2%
Plant Part: Dried Berries
Origin: India
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin colorless to pale greenish yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A middle note with a medium aroma, Black Pepper Essential Oil has a sharp, spicy scent faintly reminiscent of Clove.
Blends With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Coriander, Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang.
Product Abstract: This climbing woody vine uses trees or other supports to grow to about twenty feet high, but is normally kept to about 12 feet for commercial purposes and has a lifespan of about twenty years. The word 'pepper' is derived from the Latin word piper, which was taken from the Sanskrit word pippali. It has been by the Greeks and Romans. The Turks levied a tax on pepper, while during the Middle Ages the Dutch, the French and the Portuguese often went to war to fight over this lucrative trade with the Far East.
Cautions: Dilute well before use; for external use only. Using too much of this oil could over-stimulate the kidneys. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
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Aromatherapy essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants. Essential oils are the most concentrated and potent of all plant extracts. They are approximately 75 to 100 times more concentrated than dried herbs. Essential oils offer support for the body and can be used to clean and purify your home, auto, workplace, etc. All of our aromatherapy essential oils are pure, unadulterated, therapeutic grade.
