BLACK PEPPER ESSENTIAL OIL
A dry, woody and spicy essential oil with a warm, invigorating aromatic character.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Family: Piperaceae
Origin: South Asia
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the dried berries
Note: Middle
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Aroma: Dry, woody, warm and spicy
About This Essential Oil
Black Pepper Essential Oil has a dry, woody and distinctly spicy aroma with warm, fresh undertones. Its invigorating aromatic character makes it a popular addition to massage oils, sports-inspired body-care formulations, diffuser blends and natural perfumery. It provides peppery warmth without the sharpness of ground pepper.
Key Benefits
• Provides a dry, warm and spicy aroma
• Adds warmth to massage and body-care blends
• Creates an invigorating aromatic atmosphere
• Adds depth to diffuser and natural perfumery blends
• Complements citrus, woody, herbal and resinous aromas
• A small amount adds distinctive peppery character
History
Black Pepper is a climbing tropical vine cultivated for its aromatic berries. The berries used to produce black pepper are harvested before fully ripening and darken as they are dried. Pepper has played an important role in food, trade and perfumery for centuries. Only a small proportion of the global pepper harvest is distilled to produce essential oil.
Main Chemical Components
60% Monoterpenes, 30% Sesquiterpenes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Dry and woody
• Warm and spicy
• Fresh undertones
• Peppery
• Clear and diffusive
• Invigorating aromatic character
• Middle aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds warmth to carefully diluted massage blends
• Provides spicy depth in natural perfumery formulations
• Complements sports-inspired body-care products
• Adds a dry, peppery note to diffuser blends
• Blends well with citrus, woody, herbal and resinous aromas
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as warm and invigorating
• Dry and stimulating to the senses
• Distinctive woody-spicy character
• Well suited to robust or energising aromatic blends
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Orange, Chamomile, Lemon, Lavender, Marjoram, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Frankincense and Vetiver.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• Use in appropriate dilution.
• May irritate or sensitise skin; patch test before first use.
• Avoid use in bath water unless properly dispersed in a suitable formulation.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Seek qualified advice before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, on children, or if you have a medical condition, take medication or have particular sensitivities.
• Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep the container tightly closed and do not use oil that has oxidised.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store securely below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat.
