This warming oil has a spicy aroma and is distilled from the dried, crushed fruit of the pepper vine. With grounding properties, it helps to boost your body’s natural defenses and also helps to ease aching muscles when combined with a therapeutic massage.
- Key benefit: Energizing
- Latin name: Piper nigrum
- Country of origin: Sri Lanka
- Blends beautifully with: cedarwood, frankincense, juniper, lavender and rose
Works well with:
- Frankincense Organic Essential Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Rose Absolute Essential Oil
Bath & Shower
Inhale the aromatic stream while your skin absorbs all the benefits of the oil. For adults, add up to 5 drops in 2 tbsp bath oil, shower gel, full fat milk or carrier oil. For children over 2 years old or adults with sensitive skin, reduce the amount to up to 2 drops per 2 tbsp.
Inhalation
This technique helps to clear your head and nose. For adults, add 4–6 drops to a bowl of steaming water, pace a towel over your head and breathe. Children over 2 years old, adults with sensitive skin and asthmatics should not inhale directly. Instead, place the bowl of hot water with added oils in the room nearby.
Massages
A natural air freshener, this technique creates an energizing ambiance and mood. For adults, add 1–3 drops in a diffuser or burner. For children over 2 years old, add 1–3 drops in a diffuser.
Diffusers & Burners
A natural air freshener, using essential oils in an aroma diffuser or burner helps to create an ambiance and set a mood. For adults, add 1–3 drops in a diffuser or burner. For children over 2 years old, adults with sensitive skin or if applying to the face, add 1–3 drops in a diffuser.
WARNING: Do not use undiluted on the skin. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Flammable. Use within 12 months of opening.