Imperial Black Pepper – 100% Pure Essential Oil (10mL)

Imperial Black Pepper

Once known as the king of spices, our Imperial Black Pepper Essential Oil is distilled from the crushed fruit of the peppercorn plant Piper nigrum, giving off a fresh, refined, fiery aroma.

Nowadays, ground black pepper is a widely used spice in all parts of the world; known for its subtlety and loved by those without tolerance for seasonings such as cayenne and red pepper. Black pepper essential oil is very warming when applied to the muscles of the body, and it can ease body aches, promote mental clarity, and soothe tension. Combined with its rich and long history and useful properties, black pepper has remained a desirable choice as both a cooking spice and an essential oil.

Senses:
Touch (feel): Watery.
Aroma (scent): Spicy, warm, fresh, woodsy.
Visual (look): Light amber to yellow-green.

Directions:
Topical: Add 3-5 drops of EO to 1 ounce of carrier oil such as coconut, grapeseed, or olive oil, mix well and apply to the skin or use as a generalized massage oil.
Diffuser: Add 3-5 drops of EO to the diffuser; may be safely combined with equal amounts of up to 2 different EO’s to enhance effectiveness. Oils that black pepper oil blends well with are bergamot, clary sage, geranium, and clove.

Highlighted Chemical Compounds:
Piperine, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, limonene, myrcene, linalool, alpha-phellandrene, sabinene, beta-caryophyllene, germacrene D, alpha-thujone, camphene, beta-farnesene, beta-bisabolene terpinen-4-ol.

Warnings and Precautions: May cause skin sensitivity. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Our oils are not for consumption. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Caution while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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In Ancient Times/Ancient Story: The pepper plant has been traced as far back as 6.3 million years ago to the more specific area known as the Western Ghats of India. This newer discovery disproves a previous hypothesis that the Piper genus had originated from the more widespread area of Gondwanaland (the half of the supercontinent known as Pangea). < br>

Although indigenous to India, black pepper also has strong ceremonial ties with Egypt and Egyptian royalty and funerary rites. Egyptian priests incorporated peppercorns in the preparation of the body of the famous Pharaoh Ramses II after his earthly death in 1213 BC. Peppercorns had cleverly been placed inside of the pharaoh's nose, not only providing germicidal protection but also preserving the structural integrity of Ramses’ nose, preparing him further for his next phase in “the afterlife.”

Ancient Usage: Since ancient times, ground black pepper has been a desirable cooking spice, especially in the now extinct Roman empire. Black peppercorns were also widely used in Asian countries for various ailments - including stomach upset, respiratory issues, and to obtain relief from overall muscular aches and joint discomfort.

Ancient Beliefs: During the Middle Ages, Spaniards mistakenly believed that black pepper was charred black from fire exposure - all because of the words of one influential scholar known as Saint Isidore of Seville. Saint Isidore from Seville, Spain, penned a fictional account stating that pepper came from “a single Land of Pepper.” This famous historian and holy man claimed that the natives from this Land of Pepper would repeatedly burn their forests to kill snakes, thus producing black peppercorns.