White Pepper

Description

(Piper nigrum)

INGREDIENT IN: Connection, EZTraveler, WeightLess

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, muscle relaxant, circulatory stimulant, carminative, detoxifying, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, aphrodisiac

AFFINITY FOR: respiratory system, muscles and joints, lymphatic system, digestive tract, yang energy, bones

RESONANCE: physical, emotional, mental

PLANT FAMILY: Piperaceae

PART UTILIZED: Fruit (white berries)

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: White pepper essential oil has a crisp, fresh peppercorn aroma. It has an uplifting action on the mind and is quite soothing to the senses.

APPLICATION: White pepper essential oil should be well diluted for topical application.

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL/MENTAL ASPECTS: White pepper is viewed as having balancing and refreshing aspects. It is said to be energizing to the mind, invigorating as well as revitalizing the spirit.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: White pepper essential oil is beneficial for muscular aches and pains, osteoporosis, and sprains. It can be helpful for rheumatism as well as rheumatoid arthritis. White pepper can stimulate the circulatory system to function more appropriately.

GENERAL INFORMATION: White pepper essential oil is made from the same fruit as black pepper. The berry is picked when fully ripe and the outside layer is removed.

CAUTIONS: White pepper essential oil may cause skin irritation to sensitive skin. It should be avoided during pregnancy.