Page 6 - Black Pepper

Plant Description

Native to India, the black pepper plant is a climbing vine that can grow up to

10 meters high. The stem of the black pepper plant grows into a plentiful

green column as the many shoots that grow from the stem begin to produce
green, almond-shaped leaves. Growing next to these luscious leaves are

clustered flowers and the fruit of the plant—the peppers. The peppers, or

fruits, are round and can grow to be approximately 6 mm in diameter. These
fruits turn from green to red and are picked at various times of their ripening

stages to produce varying types of peppers. In order to produce black pepper,

these tiny and rotund fruits are typically picked when they are fully grown,
shiny, and green.

Chemistry of Black Pepper Essential Oil

Main Chemical Components: Caryophyllene, limonene, carene, sabinene

Black Pepper essential oil contains a high amount of natural chemicals that

can support and protect the human body. Some of the most prominent
chemicals are monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, which are known for their

antioxidant activity when ingested.* These chemicals also help support the

immune system.* Additionally, one of the sesquiterpenes found in Black
Pepper is caryophyllene. The doTERRA Science Blog explains how this

caryophyllene chemical can be extremely crucial to the body because of its

ability to support healthy cell function when ingested orally.* The chemical

makeup of this highly regarded spice makes Black Pepper an effective and
impactful essential oil. To learn more about the chemical components of

Black Pepper or other essential oils, visit the doTERRA Science Blog.

Oils that Blend Well with Black Pepper Essential Oil

Black Pepper essential oil blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage,

Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Clove, Juniper Berry, Sandalwood, and
Cedarwood essential oils for diffusion.