Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) oil

Black Pepper essential oil is steam distilled from the unripened, sun dried red fruit of the piper nigrm plant. The essential oil is a clear, thin liquid with an aroma that is fresh, crisp and suggestive of the spice of the same plant.Black Pepper essential oil is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, and improves circulation. It can be used to strengthen the immune system. Some health concerns it can help with arthritis, constipation, bruising, indigestion, joint pain, muscle pain, under active thyroid and poor circulation.Black Pepper can be used for smoking ceasation: In a study those who apply black pepper had a decrease in their cravings and anxiety from nicotine withdrawl.Black Pepper essential oil is a digestive stimulant and is great for constipation. It balances the appetite to prevent over & under eating. It stimulates the entire digestive system from the salivary glands to the large intestine. It promotes the secretion of the digestive juices like acids and bile in the intestinal tract which facilitates digestion. It is particulary helpful for those who have had their gall bladder removed. It is carminative and helps remove gasses & prohibits gas formation in the stomach and in the intestines. It also helps inhibit bacteria which are responsible for formation of gas.Black pepper is an effective anti-spasmodic and gives good relief in cases of cramps, muscles pulls, spasms, and convulsions.Black pepper will stimulate the mind and promotes alertness and concentration as well as stamina and strength. Black pepper will help you keep your wits about you!One of the best qualities of Black pepper is that it is a warming oil that increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and provides relief for arthritis and other muscle and joint discomforts. It gives immediate relief for rheumatism and arthritis, particularly in winters when the symptoms can be worse. It is stimulating and warming for freezing cold hands and feet and muscle cramps. It is also effective in removing toxins like uric acid from the blood, which benefits people suffering from chronic rheumatism, arthritis, and gout. Black pepper oil, when ingested, increases sweating and urination.  Both of these play an important role in the removal of toxins from the body, clearing the pores in skin and disinfecting the body. Sweating and urinating help lose extra water and fat from the body, which reduces weight, lowers blood pressure and relaxes the body.  All these properties are helpful in reducing inflammation. Anna Piedlow IPC for doTERRA    http://www.mydoterra.com/annapiedlow