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During the Middle Ages, pepper was the most important commodity traded between India and Europe. Rents and taxes were frequently paid with pepper...

Piper nigrum

Note: Middle

Parts Used: crushed peppercorns

Source: steam distillation from the dried and crushed black peppercorns of the tropical climbing vine native to India.

Description and Odor Effect: a water-white to pale olive liquid with a fresh, dry-woody, warm spicy scent. The odor effect is stimulating and warming; a reputed aphrodisiac.

Nature: warming, reviving

Blends well with: frankincense, sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, spices and florals

Physical Uses: The warming properties of Black pepper stimulate circulation, loosen tight muscles and dispel chills. Black pepper is used to improve poor muscle tone (muscular atonia). Use Black pepper to relieve pain from general body aches, sprains, arthritis, rheumatism and chilblains (an inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture). It can be used in small amounts for stomach complaints; it is an aid for colic, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, heartburn, loss of appetite, and nausea. The antibacterial properties of Black pepper make it effective for the treatment of colds, influenza, infections and viruses.

Mental and Emotional Uses: Black pepper is reviving and stimulating; it enhances mental clarity.

Black pepper improves the benefits of other oils when they are used together.

Therapeutic Properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, detoxifier, diuretic, heating, stimulant (circulation; kidneys), tonifying (muscles)

Applications: application, massage, mist spray

Keyword: Penetrating

Black Pepper Magic: add to amulets to protect against the evil eye. When worn, it frees the mind of envious thoughts.

Black pepper was highly valued by many of the immigrants that settled in the United States from Europe. At the onset of a cold or flu, a tea was made from a small amount of the powdered spice. Pepper was added as a food seasoning at practically every meal. Pepper has the ability to control bacterial organisms in the human body and in food. This was extremely important before the introduction of refrigeration.