Commonly used for - Muscular aches, stiffness, great for warming cold limbs and stimulating circulation. Also used for digestion complaints, may stimulate appetite, eases tightly held anger and frustration.

Aroma — Spicy, warm, fresh, pungent, dry

Latin Name — Piper nigrum

Country of Origin — Madagascar

Cultivation method- Non sprayed

Extraction method — Steam distilled from fruit

Cautions — May be irritating to skin, use in low diltuions. Not suggested for bath. Prone to oxidation will be more irritatint to skin if old, oxidised.

Recipe — Stimulating Rub for muscle

• 6 drop Black pepper
• 6 drop Rosemary
• 3 drop Lemon

Add oils to 1 ounce cream, gel or carrier oil. Topical use for massage, to ease pain,or for warming muscle.