Technical data
- Product Name: Black pepper
- Latin name: Piper nigrum
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8006-82-4
Features
- Scent: Warm, dry, peppery and woody with a subtle sweet-spicy depth and a fresh, slightly green top.
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Middle
- Color: Pale yellow to light amber
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Hearth & Hustle
Purpose
- A confident, warming diffuser blend for focused workdays at home.
- Recipe
2 drops Black Pepper, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Sweet Orange in an ultrasonic diffuser
Athlete's Embrace
Purpose
- A warming massage oil for tired muscles after movement.
- Recipe
In 30 ml jojoba: 4 drops Black Pepper, 5 drops Lavender, 3 drops Cypress (approx. 2% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1–2% dilution in a carrier oil for general body application; up to 0.5% for facial blends.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For ages 6+, use at 0.5% dilution maximum and only with caregiver supervision.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during the first trimester. In later stages and while nursing, consult a qualified aromatherapist before use.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms where pets can leave freely.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat; shelf life around 3 years when stored properly.
