BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum)

Produced in India, Indonesia, and Madagascar, steam distilled from the fruits (berries).

USAGE HISTORY: Has been used as a medicinal herb and spice for thousands of years. Used by ancient Roman, Indian, Greek and European medicines. Some texts refer to ancient Egyptian usage.

SAFETY: Possible skin irritation in very sensitive individuals. Chemical class: sesquiterpene phenol ether.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Stimulates circulation, treats arthritis pain, muscle pain and injury, neuralgia, warming muscles before sports activities (Analgesic, antispasmodic, anticonvulsive)
• Treatment for coughs, colds, viruses, infections, reduces fever (Antitussive, febrifuge, antibacterial, antiseptic)
• Stimulates the heart and increases muscle tone (Cardiac tonic)
• Strengthens digestive system, stimulates liver and pancreas, stimulates appetite, good for flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, digestive upsets (Antiemetic, poisoning antidote, stomachic, laxative, antitoxic)
• Enhances cleansing of toxic accumulation, weight loss, cellulite condition
• Stimulates kidneys and urinary system, helps infection or genital discharge, increases urine production (Diuretic)
• Systems: Immune, respiratory, muscular/skeletal, cardio-vascular, genito-urinary, digestive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart or top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Helps mental alertness; stimulating and reviving
• Warming
• Catalyzer-enhances the synergy of blends and increases the potency of other oils
• Has both sedative and stimulating effects depending on what is needed
• Opens electrical energy flow throughout whole body
• Chakra: Throat, third eye, solar plexus (Root, heart)