You probably use black pepper on a regular basis in the kitchen. Did you know that its essential oil could also bring aromatherapy benefits to your health? Here are some facts about this essential oil:
Botanical Name
Piper Nigrum
Family
Piperaceae
Extraction Method
Steam Distillation or CO2 Extraction
Essential Oil Colour
Clear or pale yellow
Consistency
Thin
Description
Middle note, and medium initial strength, it has the warm, sharp, crisp, fresh and spicy aroma of peppercorn. Some people find it similar to clove oil
Important Constituents
Beta-caryophyllene, Delta-3-carene, Limonene, Alpha and Beta pinene
How Can You Use Pepper?
Cooking.
Where do I begin? It is one of the most used spices in the world. If you want to reduce your salt consumption, try using a little more freshly ground pepper instead. You may find that the added flavour compensates for the lack of salt, and your health will thank you.
Tea.
Black pepper tea can help relieve cramps. You can make this kind of tea by adding a teaspoon full of pepper to a pint a boiled water. Take a swallow of the tea every five minutes until the cramps are gone.
Essential Oil.
This essential oil has many positive properties. It can be used as an analgesic, antiseptic, or laxative aid. It also helps relieving pain due to rheumatism, muscular aches, chills and colds and flu symptoms.
The warming effect of the oil, once diluted with a carrier oil, with soothe your aching muscles. Black pepper also increases circulation and helps with sinus congestion and fever. Try to add a few drops of this oil to your aromatherapy neck wraps or add it to your favourite aromatherapy bath recipe.
If you're looking for mental stimulation, this essential oil can also help by aiding concentration and strengthening the nerves.
On the spiritual side, it is believed that this essential oil can be helpful if you're feeling a little cold, indifferent or apathic. It instills the will to change and think and act positively.
This essential oil blends well with lavender, rosemary, ginger, bergamot, sage, geranium, grapefruit, marjoram, sandalwood, juniper, thyme, clove, pine, fir needle balsam, coriander, fennel, ylang ylang and lemon.
DO NOT apply this oil to the skin without being diluted in a
carrier oil
first. An estimate of 5 drops of essential oil per 2 tablespoons of carrier oil is suggested.
Where Can You Find This Essential Oil?
This essential oil comes in bottles of various sizes and can be found in major drugstores and specialized aromatherapy retail stores. Many internet-based aromatherapy companies also carry this essential oil.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: This essential oil may irritate sensitive skin. Use in moderation. Too much of this essential oil may over-stimulate the kidneys. Pregnant women, or people with health problems should not take this essential oil before consulting a specialist. Undiluted oils should never be applied onto the skin. Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified professional aromatherapy practitioner. Consult a professional aromatherapy practitioner prior to using this oil to treat children.
Note: The information contained on this site is for educational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a physician and/or other specialist. Precautions must be taken to ensure aromatherapy does not conflict with existing medical conditions.
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