Description

Native to India, black pepper is a flowering woody vine that bears small white blooms and, most importantly, tiny fruits known as drupes. When dried, this fruit takes on its familiar peppercorn form, and this is the source of its oil. Long prized in traditional practices and historically highly valued in trade, black pepper is a ubiquitous spice found on tables throughout the world, typically with its sodium companion, salt. Bearing a scent that is spicy, dry, and clear, black pepper is found in massage oils and even some perfumes.

Plant Part Used

Whole peppercorns

Extraction Method

Steam distillation

Aroma

Medium-strong. Crisp, warm and spicy.

Black Pepper Essential Oil Benefits

Activating, stimulating and energizing. Cleanses while it grounds and harmonizes. Soothing for your entire being.

Blends Well With

Basil, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Nutmeg, Oregano, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spruce, Vetiver, Sweet Marjoram, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

History of Black Pepper

A spice that has been used around the globe for centuries, black pepper has been cherished for ages. The ancient Romans coveted it for its uniquely peppery flavor in cooking, and it was a luxury throughout the Middle Ages, with some cultures using it as a form of currency. Even more telling of black pepper’s appeal, it has long been favored for igniting the passions. Much of the spice’s allure comes from the compound piperine, which gives black pepper its signature taste and scent. Fresh, bold & spicy, black pepper features subtle fruit notes, lending it an unexpected quality that only bolsters its rejuvenating properties.

Using Black Pepper Oil

All essential oil blends are for aromatherapy use only and are not for ingesting!

Floral Spice Blend

A pleasing energizer that takes the edge off pepper with delicately sweet floral notes…

3 drops Black Pepper Oil
3 drops Nutmeg Oil
3 drops Geranium Oil
3 drops Jasmine Oil

Hot Peppery Love Potion

A blend of masculine scents that combines to help ignite passion’s flame!

4 drops Black Pepper Oil
3 drops Patchouli Oil
2 drops Sandalwood Oil
2 drops Vetiver Oil
1 drop Cedarwood Oil

Aromatherapy Uses

Bath & Shower

Add 5-10 drops to hot bath water, or sprinkle into shower steam before getting in for an at-home spa experience.

Massage

8-10 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil. Apply a small amount directly to areas of concern, such as muscles, skin or joints. Work the oil gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.

Inhalation

Inhale the aromatic vapors directly from the bottle, or place a few drops in a burner or diffuser to fill a room with its scent.

DIY Projects

This oil can be used in your homemade DIY projects, such as in candles, soaps, and body care products!