Essential Nose Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Black pepper essential oil is dominated by sesquiterpenes — beta-caryophyllene (up to 35%), delta-3-carene, and limonene — alongside monoterpenes alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. A systematic review of Piper nigrum confirms a broad pharmacological spectrum including anticancer, antidiabetic, hypolipidaemic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory activities.[1] Black pepper EO has also been shown to affect gene networks closely linked to metabolism, inflammation, tissue remodelling, and cancer signalling pathways in human cell models.[2]
- Also Known As
- Pepper, Peppercorn
- Family
- Spice
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Strong
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Dried berries
- Origins
- India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka
- Effect
- Focus & Clarity, Uplifting & Energizing, Warming & Comforting
- Aroma
- Spicy, Warm, Sharp
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Massage, Perfumery, Medicinal, Culinary
- Price
- $$$$While the spice is common, the oil yield is relatively low compared to the weight of the dried peppercorns
References
- [1]A systematic review on black pepper (Piper nigrum L.): from folk uses to pharmacological applications — Meghwal M et al. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, 2019
- [2]Black pepper (Piper nigrum) essential oil demonstrates tissue remodeling and metabolism modulating potential in human cells — Butt MS et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2018