Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

A warming, spicy oil with strong circulatory and analgesic properties. Used in muscle blends, digestion support, and to stimulate sluggish circulation.

Aroma pepperyspicywarm
Blend note middle
Extraction steam distillation
Shelf life 3–4 years

Top uses

Safety at a glance

Pregnancy
Consult doctor
Babies
Avoid
Children
Ages 6+
Dogs
Caution
Cats
Avoid
Topical
Dilute only
Max dilution 3%
  • Dilute before topical use — can cause skin irritation at high concentrations
  • Avoid near eyes and mucous membranes

Blends well with

Black pepper essential oil is steam-distilled from the dried, unripe berries of Piper nigrum. Unlike the culinary spice, it lacks the piperine that makes pepper hot to taste — instead, it delivers a warm, sharp aroma with strong circulatory-stimulating properties. It is particularly valued in muscle and joint blends for its ability to increase local blood flow.