Botanical Name: Piper nigrum L.
Origin: India
Plant Part: Dried Fruits
Cultivation: Wild
Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
Aroma: Fresh, dry-woody, warm, spicy, somewhat sharp like that of ground Black Pepper.
Overview
Black Pepper Essential Oil
The aroma of one the most favored of all culinary spices is captured in our Black Pepper essential oil - fresh, dry-woody, warm, spicy, somewhat sharp like that of freshly ground Black Pepper. The dry/woody spiciness is reminiscent not only of the dried black fruits but also of other essential oils with high terpene/sesquiterpene content.
Black Pepper essential oil is used in minute quantities in perfumery in a manner similar to how ground Black Pepper is used in food - to pique the interest with the opening (top) notes of the perfume and to add depth to the overall composition. It affords interesting nuances to any floral bouquet and blends well with almost all oils, as long as only very small amounts are used, as the aroma strength of this oil is quite pronounced; a 10-15 percent dilution is recommended when working with small (low volume) formulas. Black Pepper is used in Carnation compositions along with Clove Bud and with floral notes such as Jasmine, Rose and Ylang Ylang. It is also considered an aphrodisiac, particularly when expertly blended with other essential oils.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is possibly one of the oldest trade commodities of the East1 where it has been in continuous use for over 4,000 years for medicinal and culinary purposes.2 It was so highly prized throughout the ancient civilized world that in 408 CE, Attila the Hun reputedly demanded 3,000 pounds of black peppercorns as part of the ransom for the city of Rome.3
For information regarding the aromatherapeutic attributes of Black Pepper essential oil, please see:
L’Aromatherapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 390.
Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche, Peter and Kate Damien, 1995, pp. 200, 221.
Aromatherapy Workbook (revised edition), Marcel Lavabre, 1997, pp. 119, 126, 145.
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, pp. 162-3.
Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 198-9.
Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 84, 175, 196-7.
Plants of Love, Christian Rätsch, 1997, p. 70.
Aromatic Profile: Fresh, dry-woody, warm, spicy, somewhat sharp like that of ground Black Pepper.
Appearance: Colorless to very pale green, transparent, mobile liquid.
Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.
Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Carnation, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Palmarosa, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang. Black Pepper essential oil “gives interesting effects … in Carnation and Rose bases, in Oriental fragrances, or in modern, dry-aldehydic bases, ambres [sic], etc. The effect in a Rose base is particularly interesting.”4
Safety Considerations: Skin sensitization if oxidized; has GRAS status (Generally Recognized as Safe).5 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
1 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Fragrance and Wellbeing - Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche, 2014, p. 222.
2 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 1992, 2013, p. 162.
3 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Fragrance and Wellbeing - Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche, 2014, p. 223.
4 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 518.
5 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 385.
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How Best To Use These Oils:
There are many, many ways to use Essential Oils, here are just a few...
Oil Burners - One of the most popular ways is using them with an oil burner. Adding a few drops to your oil burner will create a lasting beautiful aroma, you can also mix oils to create your own smell.
Bath - Adding a few drops of our oils to your bath creates a heavenly, natural and pure aroma, and is proven to be a highly effective way get the most our of essential oils.
Massage - Our oils are strong, so please do not use them directly on your skin. Adding a few drops to a carrier oils (such as Grapeseed oil), and then massaging it on to your forehead, palms, neck, back, feet or other affected areas work wonders.
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Others - Other popular ways apart from the above include, de-humidifiers, diffusers, on your pillow at night, meditation, car air fresheners and in steam / saunas.
Warning:
* For external us only. Do not use essential oils internally.
* Do not apply directly to skin (sensitive skin); always dilute with carrier oil. Do a small test first.
* Keep out of reach of children.
* Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
* Avoid pro-longed exposure to direct sunlight.
* Use only pure essential oils
* Store essential oils and carrier oils properly to avoid degradation and rancidity.
* Do not use on children, or when pregnant or while using medication.
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* Never self-prescribe and if in doubt please ask your doctor.
* If an allergic reaction occurs or you get the oil in your eyes then wash away the oil with water and then seek medical attention straight away.
Use by: We suggest using your oil within 12 months of purchase. Some will last longer and some scents mature with age.
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