Black Pepper Essential Oil

Botanical (Latin) Name: Piper nigrum

Extraction: steam distillation, Part of Plant: fruit (peppercorns)

Aromatic Qualities: spicy, warm, woody

Possible Uses:

anemia, appetite - poor, arthritis, catarrh, cellular oxygenation, chills, cholera, circulation - poor, colds, colic, constipation, cough, diarrhea, digestive support, dysentery, dyspepsia, dysuria, endocrine system stimulation, energy - low, flatulence, flu, flu, heartburn, muscle ache and pain, muscle stiffness, muscle tone - improves, nausea, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains, toothache, vertigo, viral infection, vomiting

Safety Comments:

May cause extreme skin irritation, especially if used in excess; those with kidney problems should not use; do not use for long periods of time; do not use with homeopathics; do not use if pregnant or lactating.

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