Black Pepper Essential Oil*

*This oil is produced from organically grown crops and is certified by our supplier.  However, our facility is not certified organic.  You get it though. ;-)  Details Botanical Name: Piper nigrum Plant Origin: Madagascar Extraction Method: Steam distilled from fruit  (certified organic by our supplier) Shelf Life: 4 years in proper storage conditions Storage: Store upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight Selah oil blends that contain Black Pepper essential oil:   Selah Kids: Empower, Jr. Blend, Selah Kids: Regenerate, Jr. Blend Uses Click here to see our Health Issues Reference Guide for information on which essential oils may help with specific needs.  Adrenal Glands - Addison’s Disease - Schmidt's Syndrome Frostbite Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Enteritis Raynaud's Disease Scabies Research For more information about Black pepper essential oil click here. Therapeutic Properties analgesic - deadens or relieves pain; anodyne antibacterial - prevents bacterial growth anti-infectious - prevents uptake of infection antimicrobial - resists or destroys pathogenic microorganisms antiseptic - destroys and prevents the development of microbes/bacteria circulatory - promotes flow of blood and lymph diuretic - aids in removal of excess water from the body; promotes urination expectorant - promotes the discharge of mucous from the respiratory system febrifuge - supports the combat, reduction, or elimination of fever immunostimulant - stimulates the action of the immune system nervine - soothing and toning to the nerves and nervous system restorative - helps strengthen and revive the body systems tonic - strengthens or invigorates organs or the entire organism Click here for a printable PDF chart of the Therapeutic Uses and Properties of Essential Oils. Applications Topical: Apply diluted to bottoms of feet or affected area as desired. Ok for children 2+ with proper dilution. Pregnancy safe with extra dilution. Click here for the essential oil dilution chart. Inhalation: Diffuse or rub a drop on palms and inhale. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by FDA Internal:   Although the quality of Selah Oils is excellent, it is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a certified physician who is also certified in aromatherapy. We recommend getting internal dosing instructions from a licensed physician as some essential oils are not recommended for oral consumption. This is in no way a reflection on our oil quality, only a matter of safety and caution with respect to how concentrated essential oils are. When used within safe parameters, and under your physician's care, the quality of our essential oils is such that they can be used internally if deemed appropriate. However, with that said, it is important to remember the extreme concentration of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery" (3. p. 96). All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. Cautions Can cause extreme skin irritation. Dilute well. May cause skin sensitization if oxidized. To prevent oxidation, store in a dark, airtight container in a refrigerator. General EO Cautions: All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.  If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes.  Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. GC/MS Key Constituents: Sabinene 22% Limonene 19.80% para-Cymene 10.10% beta-Caryophyllene 9.80% Myrcene 5.20% beta-Pinene 6.70% alpha-Thujene 1.40% References Worwood, Valerie.  The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. Novato: New World Library. Revised 2016. Print. Worwood, Valerie.  Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child. Novato: New World Library. 2000. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Advanced Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1998. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils.  Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 2011. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Medical Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1999. Print. Price, Shirley. Price, Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. Fourth edition, 2012. Print. Tisserand, Robert, et al. Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Health Care Professionals. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2014. Print.  Aletha Press. 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