Black Pepper Oil The oil is extracted from the seeds of Piper nigrum commonly called as Black pepper. The spiciness of black pepper is due to the chemical piperine. It has found its use alongside the table salt. Oil of black pepper is normally utilized in nutrient, alterative therapy oils, and aromatherapy. Oil of black pepper is light yellow liquid watery with a sharp peppery smell. Oil of black pepper has more non-food usages, in aromatherapy and as a factor of alternative skin productions. The essential oil is noticed specifically for its activity for digestive charges Possible Uses of the oil are in the treatment of Aching muscles, arthritis, chilblains, constipation, muscle cramps, poor circulation, sluggish digestion. The major constituents are Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene, Phellandrene, Beta-caryophyllene, Beta-bisabolene, Sabinene, Linalol, Pinocarveol, Alpha, Terpineol, Camphene, Alpha, Terpenene.
Technical Details
| Botanical Name | Piper nigrum |
| Common Name | Pepper, |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Origin | India |
| Mode of Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Main Constituents | Caryophyllene, beeta-pinene, phellandrene |
| Description | Clear Transparent Liquid |
| Appearance | Colourless to slightly greenish |
| Organoleptic Properties | Warm spicy Black pepper |
| Refractive Index at 20ºC | 1.40 - 1.50 |
| Specific Gravity at 20ºC | 0.890 - 0.900 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and other organic solvent |
Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
Uses: As a flavor & Fragrance ingredient, aromatherapy oils, spas oil as an herbal ingredient. In cosmetic and medicinal products