Black Pepper is
one of many (scented) essential oils used in aromatherapy.
Essential
oils are generally used in very small quantities, e.g. measured as a
small number of drops of the essential oil in a larger quantity of
an appropriate carrier
oil.
Properties*:
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analgesic;
antimicrobial;
antiseptic;
antispasmodic;
antitoxic;
aperitif;
aphrodisiac;
bactericidal;
carminative;
diaphoretic;
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digestive;
diuretic;
febrifuge;
laxative;
rubefacient;
stimulant;
stomachic;
tonic.
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Method of Extraction: |
Steam distillation (from the black peppercorns, dried and crushed).
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Main Constituents: |
thujene, pinene, camphene, sabinene, carene, myrcene, limonene,
phellandrene, sesquiterpenes. |
From: |
Native to south-west India and now cultivated in many tropical
parts of the world incl. China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. |
Where to Buy: |
[No recommended supplier yet.] |
- Use in moderation. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment
- For more general
information about Aromatherapy see: Aromatherapy, Aromatherapists, Massage, Carrier
Oils, and Business
Development ideas for Therapists.
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As described in Aromatherapy textbooks - this is NOT a medical
product. No medical benefits claimed.
Some essential oils are not safe for use by everyone - consult a
qualified aromatherapist before use. |
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This Section is about
Essential
Oils
(as used in Aromatherapy). _ |
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Non-Aromatherapy
Uses of
Black Pepper Oil:
Used in fragrances and also in for food flavouring and some tonic
and rubefacient preparations.
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