Pepper
Piper nigrum
The pepper plant, which belongs to the family Piperaceae, is a
climber which clings to trees for shade and support. The spike
of unripe berries is picked and they change from red to black
as they dry in the sun. Only a very small proportion of the yield,
of black pepper is made into essential oil, and the commercial
centre for this oil is Singapore. In Nossi Be and the Comorro
Islands oil is distilled on the spot and often a good quality oil
is produced. A green-yellow oil of great pungency.
General properties
- stimulant
- stomachic
- vulnerary
- warming
Blends well with
General uses
Caution
Always dilute because it may otherwise irritate the skin.
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