Piper nigrum
One of the oldest and most used spices in the world, Black Pepper is known as the ‘King of Spices’. Indian monks travelling long distances ingested several peppercorns a day to give them energy and the spice became so sought-after it was more expensive than gold and often used as currency instead of money.
Aroma: Middle Note.
Perfume: Warm, uplifting and spicy that is a bit sharp, peppery and faintly reminiscent of clove oil, yet more refined and woody. It can range in colour from clear to yellow to yellow-green and has a watery viscosity.
Blends well with: bergamot, clary-sage, coriander, fennel, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, juniper, lemon, lime, mandarin, sage, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang.
Indications (based on both empirical usage and scientific research of historical and modern times): aperitif, analgesic, antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic and tonic (especially of the spleen).
Part of plant used: unripe fruit
Type of extraction: steam distilled
Origin of Raw Material: Madagascar, Country of Manufacture: France
Tinderbox products starring black pepper essential oil: Beard Oil, Incandescence, Aphrodisi Incense, Energiser Blend.
Precautions: Too much too often may over stimulate kidneys. Possibility of skin irritation. Considered safe to use during pregnancy.
