One of the most expensive spices in the world, black pepper has been cultivated for the last 2000 years in southern and southeast India and the Indonesian islands. In the present day, it is grown in Indonesia, Malaysia and also in Madagascar. Black pepper is again an important ingredient of our food spice. However, only a small amount of the pepper produced is used to yield essential oil - the main distillation centers being in Europe and the US.

Black Pepper Oil has a heating and drying energy, with a pungent and bitter taste. It is an effective stimulant, expectorant, carminative, febrifuge, anathematic and diuretic. It also mixes well with Orange oil, Cypress oil, Ginger oil, Ajwan Oil, Birch Oil, Anise Seed oil, Rose Oil, Sandalwood oil, Frankincense oil, Lemon oiland Basil oil. But it is advisable not to use it with inflammatory conditions of the digestive organs.

Uses of Black Pepper Oil

Helps fight fever.

Strengthens muscles, which is useful in cases of prolapse.

Useful antiseptic for the urinary tract and gynecological areas.

Good for aches and pains.

Good for fatigue and poor muscle tone.

Stimulates the digestive tract.

It can also be a very good weight reducer.

Recipe: 10 drops of Lavender oil, 5 drops Frankincense oil, 5 drops Sandalwood oil, and 10 drops Black Pepper oil in three ounces of Mustard oil, Canola oil, Almond oil, or a mixture. To be used externally on areas where one wishes to lose weight.