Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

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 Plant Part: Fruit

Collection Method: Steam

distillation

Main Constituent(s):
Caryophyllene, limonene,
carene

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 Key Benefits

• Rich source of antioxidants*

• Enhances food flavor
• Maintains healthy circulation*
• Aids digestion*
• Soothes nerves and lessons
anxious feelings

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 - Diffuse or inhale directly to soothe nerves and anxious feelings
- Diffuse for a vitalizing aroma

- Apply to bottom of feet for a stimulating wake up

- Dilute with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any
skin sensitivity

Internal Usage Suggestions

- Add to meat, soups, or salads
- Take one or two drops in veggie caps for antioxidant support*
- Maintains healthy circulation*
Sensitive

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 The distinct spicy
taste of black pepper
seasoning is
provided by the
sesquiterpene
caryophyllene, which
is also the primary
chemical constituent
of the essential oil.

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Nirmala Menon A, Padmakumari KP. Essential Oil Composition of Four Major
Cultivars of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) - IV. J Essent Oil Res.
2005;17(2):206-208.

Zhang Z, Chen H, Chan KK, Budd T, Ganapathi R. Gas chromatographic-mass

spectrometric analysis of perillyl alcohol and metabolites in plasma. J
Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 1999;728:85-95.

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