The Piper nigrum belongs to the family of Piperaceae, a flowering vine with tiny fruits called peppercorn approximately 5 millimeters in diameter. Black pepper is produced from green unripe drupes of the pepper plant.

Black pepper is a native of the hills of western India and of wet tropical forests. Just like its significant uses today, Black Pepper was an extremely important commodity for seasoning or preserving meats as well as medicine back in the Middle Ages.

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Origin: Sri Lanka

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Plant Part: Fruit

Aroma: Spicy & Warm

Note: M

Blending Factor: 3

Consistency: Thin

Color: Clear

Blends Well With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove (Bud), Coriander, Fennel (Sweet), Frankincense (Boswellia), Geranium, Ginger (Root), Grapefruit (Pink), Lavender (40/42 or Bulgarian), Juniper Berry, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin (Green), Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.

Main Constituents: trans-β-Caryophyllene, Limonene,Sabinene

Kid Safe: Yes, 2+

Pregnancy Safe: Yes, consult doctor

Breastfeeding Safe: Yes, consult doctor

Cat Safe: Yes

Dog Safe: Yes

Sun Safe: Yes

Dilution Rate: 5%

Shelf Life: 5 years from the date of opening when kept under proper storage conditions

More Safety Info: Dilute well before use; for external use only. Using too much of this oil could over-stimulate the kidneys. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.