Piping Rock Black Pepper 100% Pure Essential Oil 1/2 oz (15 ml) Dropper Bottle Piper Nigrum Therapeutic Grade

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