Latin Name: Piper nigrum
Country of Origin: India
Cultivation Method: Wild grown
Aroma: Spicy and warm, pungent, like fresh ground pepper
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Plant Part: Fruit / seed
Energetics: Tonifies Yang Qi, warms, dries, strengthens Zhi. (P. Holmes)
Actions supported by clinical studies: Analgesic, antioxidant, rubefacient (Battaglia)
Safety: Topical dilution rate 4%. Prone to oxidation.

Leading / Common Uses: Musculoskeletal: Massage uses for aches and pain, overworked muscles, cold limbs, muscle stiffness. Circulatory system: Stimulating and warming. Digestion: Carminative, aids digestion, cramps, gas and spasms. Mental / Emotional: Use in blends for supporting emotional strength, fortitude, courage. Smoking cessation: Study showed reduced cravings for cigarettes when inhaling black pepper, also noted decrease in anxiety.

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Recipe – Warming Muscle Rub

• 6 drops black pepper
• 6 drops ginger
• 6 drops marjoram, or rosemary
  Add blend to 1 ounce (30 ml) of carrier oil or unscented natural lotion. Apply topically to area as needed. Add 4 drops of this blend into 1 teaspoon of natural soap, or high fat milk and add to bath.

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