Description

**Description:** Organic Black Pepper essential oil is obtained from the crushed fruit of the pepper plant (Piper nigrum) through steam distillation. The yield of essential oil from the plant material ranges between 1 and 2.6%.

**Special Characteristics:** Organic Black Pepper essential oil is a colorless to yellow-green, sometimes blue-green liquid. It has a warm, spicy, and characteristic peppery aroma. The organic essential oil dissolves easily in alcohol (1:3 ethanol 95%), vegetable oils, and other essential oils. It is almost insoluble in water. The main components of organic Black Pepper essential oil are isomeric pinene and limonene.

**Applications in Cosmetics:** In natural medicine, organic Black Pepper essential oil is used as a natural analgesic. It is said to provide relief from toothaches and muscular pains when used as a mouthwash with rubbing, in ointments, or in baths. Additionally, organic Black Pepper essential oil is said to have digestive regulatory function. Therefore, it is assumed to combat bloating and support metabolism. Many naturopaths use it during the cold season because it is said to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, so it can even reduce mild fever. Also, some smokers who want to quit this habit describe a subjective reduction in withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking.

For the cosmetics industry, organic Black Pepper essential oil is mainly used to create men’s fragrances or as a spicy ingredient in fancy fragrances.

In aromatherapy, organic Black Pepper essential oil is said to give more self-confidence, pump new strength, and improve concentration. It is also considered aphrodisiac.

**Applications in Food:** Due to its very intense aroma and flavor, organic Black Pepper essential oil is a pleasant spicy addition to recipes.

**CAUTION: ALWAYS use diluted in a base oil or other solvent.**