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Black Pepper Oil
Black Pepper Oil
Black Pepper Oil is an anti-septic, a stimulant, digestive and a tonic. It is a vine-like component of black pepper family. The leaves of black pepper have strong fragrance and contain sugar, tannic acid, and amylum. The leaves are vulnerable in nature because sunlight for a long period can damage the plant. Its cultivation requires a lot of caution and care.
General Name: | Black Pepper Oil |
Botanical Name: | Piper nigrum |
Method of Extraction: | Steam Distilled |
Part of Plant Used: | Leaves |
Origin: | India |
Application: | Black Pepper oil is generally used as nutrient. It is used in aromatherapy techniques and for producing other essential oils. It is very effective in culinary and alternative treatments. Chinese use black pepper oil to cur. |
Strength of Aroma: | Strong |
Color: | Yellowish brown |
Blends Well With: | It easily blends well with Grapefruit, lavender, juniper, lemon, lime, mandarin, clove, coriander, fennel, and clary sage. |
Aromatic Scent: | Its aroma is strong, sharp and spicy. It resembles clove oil. |
History: | Black Pepper is found mostly is southwest India. The countries producing black pepper oil are India, Malaysia, China and Indonesia. The plant of black pepper grows upto 16 feet in height and has heart-shaped small leaves, white flowers which blossom into small, round fruits. |
Precautions: | Black Pepper might result in irritation if used excessively in skins. It is advisable to avoid black pepper oil in pregnancy due to its skin sensitizing effect. |