Botanical Name: Piper nigrum Plant Part: White Berries Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Origin: India Description: This climbing woody vine uses trees or other supports to grow to about twenty feet high, but is normally kept to about 12 feet for commercial purposes and has a lifespan of about twenty years. The White pepper is made from the same fruit as Black Pepper, but the berry is picked when fully ripe and the outside layer (pericarp) removed before drying. Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid. Common Uses: Pepper White Essential Oil is traditionally used to treat muscular aches, osteoporosis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, and sprains. Aromatherapists view it as having balancing, refreshing, energizing, invigorating, revitalizing and warming properties. Consistency: Thin Note: Middle Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang. Aromatic Scent: Pepper White Essential Oil has a crisp, fresh, peppercorn aroma. History: The word pepper is derived from the Latin word piper, which in turn is taken from the Sanskrit word pippali. It has been used since the times of the Ancient Romans and Greeks and even the Turks levied a tax on pepper, while the French, Portuguese and Dutch often went to war in the middle ages to fight for this lucrative trade from the Far East. Cautions: White Pepper Essential Oil may cause irritation to sensitive skins and should be avoided in pregnancy due to its possible skin sensitizing effect.
