Black pepper oil is extracted from the plant Piper nigrum of the Piperaceae family and the oil is made from the unripe red fruit of the plant using steam distillation which produces a yield of nearly 2%.The essential oil is composed of various chemical constituents and has a strong and sharp spicy smell which is faintly reminiscent of clove oil, yet more refined. This warm and spicy essential oil helps to increase warmth of the body and mind, relieving sore muscles and joints, boost the immune and digestive system stimulate the kidneys and disperse bruising by increasing circulation to the skin. Black pepper oil can be used to help in the treatment of pain relief, rheumatism, chills, flu, colds, increase circulation, exhaustion, muscular aches, physical and emotional coldness, nerve tonic and fevers. It furthermore increases the flow of saliva, stimulates appetite, encourages peristalsis, tones the colon muscles and is a general digestive tonic. It is also used as an essential oil in aroma therapy and in perfumery.
