Aromatherapy Oils - Black Pepper

Botanical name: Piper Nigrum
Botanical family: Piperaceae

Note: Middle

Part of plant used: Fruit

Origin: Black Pepper was a rare and expensive essential until the 1500s when it was brought back by the Dutch from China.

Description: Spicy & sharp.

History: Used in India some 4,000 years ago, for urinary and liver complaints. Also used by the Greeks and Turks and in the middle ages by the Portuguese, French and Dutch.

Properties and Indications:

Stimulates the spleen, pancreatic secretions
Paralysis and shakes
Stimulates the exocrine and endocrine systems
A powerful anti-spasmodic
Thins out mucousy conditions
Strengthens and stimulates the mind

Personality:

People who are always cold inside
People who don't sweat enough and do not have enough general secretions
Old man, cranky and eccentric types

Contra-indications:

Skin conditions such as eczema and conjunctivitis
Not to be used on varicose veins or haemorrhoids
Do not overuse as it can over stimulate the kidneys

Blending:

Basil, Bergamot, Clove, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.

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