Black Pepper Essential Oil
Best for: Warming, spicy diffuser blends for cooler days
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Black Pepper essential oil is steam distilled from the unripe peppercorns of Piper nigrum. It is a clear to pale amber oil with a warm, dry, spicy aroma, and acts as a middle note that adds heat and depth to a blend.
Its warming, stimulating character is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with physical and emotional warmth and easing tiredness, and it is especially popular in winter diffuser blends. It adds a spicy edge to citrus, woods and florals such as bergamot, frankincense and ylang ylang. Like most spice oils it can irritate the skin if used undiluted or at high strength, so always dilute it well and patch test first.
- Warm, dry, spicy aroma
- Middle note that adds heat and depth to blends
- Traditionally associated with warmth and easing tiredness
- Adds a spicy edge to citrus and woods such as bergamot, grapefruit and sandalwood
Blends well with: Bergamot, clary sage, clove, coriander, fennel, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, sage, sandalwood and ylang ylang
About this oil
Black Pepper essential oil is steam distilled from the unripe peppercorns of Piper nigrum. It is a clear to pale amber oil with a warm, dry, spicy aroma, and acts as a middle note that adds heat and depth to a blend.
Its warming, stimulating character is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with physical and emotional warmth and easing tiredness, and it is especially popular in winter diffuser blends. It adds a spicy edge to citrus, woods and florals such as bergamot, frankincense and ylang ylang. Like most spice oils it can irritate the skin if used undiluted or at high strength, so always dilute it well and patch test first.
- Warm, dry, spicy aroma
- Middle note that adds heat and depth to blends
- Traditionally associated with warmth and easing tiredness
- Adds a spicy edge to citrus and woods such as bergamot, grapefruit and sandalwood
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–3 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water, on its own or with sweet orange or frankincense, for a warm, spicy room aroma.
- BathMix 2 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil (around 1–2%, roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Black Pepper Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Piper nigrum |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Unripe peppercorns (berries) |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow to light amber liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, dry and spicy |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Shelf life | 24 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Can irritate the skin at high strength or once oxidised. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
