Black Pepper Essential Oilin 10ml amber bottle with dropperLatin name: piper nigrum One of the ingredients of 'Friars Balsam'Extraction by steam distillation, made from unripe, sun-dried red fruit (peppercorns) of the plant Properties:Watery viscosityStrong, sharp, spicy smell reminiscent of cloveColour is light amber to yellow/green Uses:In treatment of pain relief and muscular achesRheumatismFor chills, colds, flu and feversExhaustionColdness, both physical and emotionalAs a nerve tonicIncreases flow of saliva, stimulating the appetiteEncourages peristalsis, tones the muscles of the colon, and acts as a general tonic for the digestive system Other applications:Use in the bath to sooth bruisesBlended in a base cream it can increase circulation to the skin Warnings:Can cause irritation to sensitive skinNOT to be used during pregnancyNot for babies, infants or children under 12