This climbing woody vine uses trees or other supports to grow to about twenty feet high, but is normally kept to about 12 feet and has a lifespan of about twenty years.
Botanical Name:
Piper nigrum
Aromatic Aroma:
Black Pepper is a strong, sharp, spicy aromatic oil. It is faintly reminiscent of clove oil.
Consistency:
Thin
Note:
Middle
Aroma Strength:
Medium
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Plant Part:
Dried Berries
Origin:
India
Color:
Colorless to greenish
History:
The word pepper is derived from the Latin word piper, which in turn is taken from the Sanskrit word pippali. It has been used since the times of the Ancient Romans and Greeks and even the Turks levied a tax on pepper, while the French, Portuguese and Dutch often went to war in the middle ages to fight for this lucrative trade from the Far East.
Cautions:
May cause irritation to sensitive skins and using too much could over-stimulate the kidneys and should be avoided in pregnancy due to its possible skin sensitizing effect.
Common Uses:
Black Pepper can be used in the treatment for pain relief, rheumatism, chills, flu, colds, increase circulation, exhaustion, muscular aches, physical and emotional coldness, nerve tonic, and fevers. The therapeutic properties include the following: analgesic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-toxic, aphrodisiac, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, tonic (especially of the spleen).
Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
