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With tamper proof dropper cap, and information sheet in each acetate box.
Origin:
Black Pepper has been used in Chinese medicine for over 4000 years to treat malaria, cholera, diarrhoea and other digestive problems. Like many spices it was highly prized and Attila the Hun is reputed to have demanded 3,000 lbs of pepper as part of the ransom for the city of Rome. In Greece, Black Pepper is still used to fortify the stomach, whilst the mendicant monks of India found a few grains of pepper a day gives them remarkable endurance enabling them to walk great distances. The berries turn from red to black as they mature, the peppercorns are basically the dried un ripened berries. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is produced by steam distillation from the crushed peppercorns.
Source:
Black Pepper is native to south west India, it is cultivated extensively in tropical climates. Major Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil producers are India, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Madagascar. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is also distilled in Europe and the USA.
Skin Care:
Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is said to stimulate blood flow to the skin, producing a soothing and warming effect. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is also reported to be beneficial for chilblains.
Circulation, Muscles and Joints:
One of the main uses of Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is in massage blends for muscular pain, stiffness and fatigue. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil must be used in very low dilutions (1% or less). Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil has stimulant and tonic properties and which are said to ease muscular stiffness and pain in athletes and dancers. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is often combined with Lavender, Marjoram and Rosemary for massaging muscles. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is reputed to stimulate the spleen, which is involved in the production of new blood cells, this effect can be valuable in cases of anaemia .
Respiratory system:
In a massage oil, Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil can be used as a chest rub, its warming and stimulating effect is said to benefit catarrh and cold sufferers.
Digestive system:
As an abdominal massage, Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is said to help ease disorders of the digestive tract ; it has an antispasmodic, a tonic and a stimulant effect. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil is also said to help combat constipation.
Mixing Oils:
Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil blends well with Lavender oil. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil blends well with Frankincense oil. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil blends well with Sandalwood oil. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil blends well with Rosemary oil. Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil blends well with Marjoram oil.
WARNING:
Always dilute Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil to below 1%. Use sparingly, Black Pepper aromatherapy essential oil can cause skin irritation with over use.
Important reminders:
Essential Oils should not generally be applied directly to the skin : always dilute in a base oil. Never use internally. Store out of reach of children. Avoid contact with polished surfaces. Always follow specific instructions.
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