Properties

It is a strong and sharp spicy smelling oil, and is faintly reminiscent of clove oil, yet more refined and can range in colour from light amber to yellow-green and has a watery viscosity.

The plant originated in India, Malaysia, Madagascar, China and Indonesia. The oil is mostly made in Singapore, India and Malaysia.

The unripe, sun-dried peppercorns (fruit) are used in extraction using steam distillation method.

Eugenol, Safrole, Thujene, Farnesene, A-Pinene, B-Pinene, Sabinene, Limonene, Beta Caryophyllene, and Camphene.

analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, tonic.

Black pepper oil is used in :-

1. pain relief
2. rheumatism
3. chills
4. flu
5. colds
6. increasing circulation
7. exhaustion
8. muscular aches
9. physical and emotional coldness
10. nerve tonic
11. fevers

• Black pepper oil may cause irritation to sensitive skin.
• Using too much could over-stimulate the kidneys.
• It should be avoided in pregnancy.