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BLACK PEPPER OIL (Piper Nigrum) Black pepper oil is extracted from the plant Piper nigrum of the Piperaceae family. The oil is made from the unripe red fruit of the plant, while white pepper for household use, is made from the same fruit, but the berry is picked when fully ripe and the outside layer (pericarp) is removed before drying. l Specification of Black Pepper Oil Product Code LJP/BPO Name Black Pepper Oil Botanical Name Piper Nigrum Obtain Steam distillation from the dried & crushed peppercorn Appearance This oil is colour less. Odour Aromatic penetrating, strong, aromatic taste. Refractive Index 1.48 to 1.499 Specific gravity 0.8 to 0.916 Acid Number upto 1.1 Black pepper is said to 'warm the heart where there is indifference.' This stimulating oil has a strengthening effect on the mind and nerves, and may help give stamina when suffering from frustration. According to aromatherapist and author Jeanne Rose, testing indicates black pepper may be helpful to people trying to stop smoking.Of interest: This ancient and highly revered spice, mentioned in Chinese and Sanskrit texts, dates back thousands of years. It was used in India over 4000 years ago for diseases such as cholera, and was employed as currency in the middle ages. Atilla the Hun is reputed to have demanded 3000 pounds of pepper as part of the ransom for Rome - where it was a great favourite and taxes were paid with it instead of coins. The Greeks employed it for combating fevers, and the Turks even levied a tax on caravans transporting pepper through their country. Benefits / Uses might help in diarrhea, los of appetite, cold, coughs,flatulece, pains and poor circulation. Safety Data It is Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, irritant in high concentration due to its rubefacient properties. Use in moderation only. Packing Food Grade Silver Coated Aluminium Container/HDPE drum. Properties beneficial to the physical body: The powerful warming properties of black pepper make it extremely beneficial to all kinds of aches, pains, muscle and joint stiffness and even temporary paralysis, as it stimulates the circulation and dilates the blood vessels. It is an excellent pre-exercise oil, can bring down a high temperature and is very effective in all kinds of respiratory and digestive disorders