Pink Pepper Essential Oil
Pink pepper is not unrelated to black pepper, but it can be used interchangeably with it.
- Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
- Other Common Names: Peruvian Pepper, Pink Peppercorn
- Part of Plant Used: Peppercorn
- Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
- Variations: Pink Pepper and Black Pepper have similar fragrances and therapeutics, though Pink Pepper is less pungent.
- Chemistry: Pink Pepper is comprised of monoterpenes (Β-myrcene, α-phellandrene, ρ-cymene, limonene, Β-plellandrene).
Common Uses
- Circulatory: sSupports healthy circulation
- Digestive: stimulates digestion
- Musculoskeletal: relief from muscular aches, pains, stiffness, inflammation, and sprains
- Nervous System: uplifts lulls in energy
- Spiritual: supports the Solar Plexus Chakra associated with personal will, power, and mental ability
Fragrance Details
- Scent Profile: Mid note with a sweet, fruity, and spicy aroma
- Longevity: The aroma of Pink Pepper can last up to 100 hours.
- Fragrance Classification: Spicy
- Blends well with: Black Pepper, Blood Orange, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Clove, Carrot Seed, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon blossom, lime, Juniper Berry, Mandarin, Sweet Marjoram, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Sweet Orange, Palo Santo, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Vetiver, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang
Safety Info
- No known issues
Products Using Pink Pepper Essential Oil
References
- Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. A Pathfinder Book Reprint Edition, 2017.
- “Flavor, Fragrance, Food and Cosmetics Ingredients Information.” The Good Scents Company, The Good Scents Company (TGSC), 2019, www.thegoodscentscompany.com/.
- Shutes, Jade and New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. "Foundations of Aromatherapy" and "Aromatic Scholars" Aromatherapy Certification Programs and Course Materials. 2017-2019.
- Tisserand, Robert, et al. Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Health Care Professionals. 2nd ed., Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2014.
