Homemade Black Pepper Essential Oil Recipes
In this post, we’re sharing homemade black pepper essential oil recipes for you to reap the health and beauty benefits of this superb ingredient. Black pepper essential oil is a great addition to any aromatherapy session. Its antibacterial properties help soothe sore throats, and its warming scent can be used to relieve congestion. Black pepper can help with digestion, and its warming effect can also help with arthritis pain, muscle soreness and circulation.
You’ve probably used black pepper in your kitchen before. This popular spice is used around the world to flavor food. But black pepper also comes in essential oil form. Before using black pepper essential oil, first read through all the precautions, since this ingredient can cause adverse reactions in some people.
Take advantage of this amazing ingredient with our homemade black pepper massage oil, homemade black pepper inhaler, homemade black pepper room spray, grapefruit and black pepper foot bath and black pepper roller blend for belly pain.
Diffusing Black Pepper Essential Oil
Like many other popular essential oils, black pepper essential oil can be placed into an aromatic diffuser. Diffusers help get the essential oil into a light mist. If you’re looking to reap the benefits of black pepper essential oil, you can try a few different methods:
- Add it to your essential oil diffuser.
- Alternatively, dilute 12 drops with 1 ounce of carrier oil, and use it for a relaxing massage.
- Use it in diffuser jewelry.
- Add 10 drops to an essential oil inhaler for on–the–go therapeutic use.
Check out some diffuser blends you can try using black pepper essential oil, homemade spiced citrus diffuser blend, homemade black pepper diffuser blend and homemade warm winter diffuser blend with black pepper.
Black Pepper Essential Oil Recipes
Looking for some ways to include black pepper essential oil into your DIY blends? Choosing the right essential oils to blend with black pepper essential oil can create a more complex and effective essential oil blend. The combination of different oils can enhance the properties of each individual oil, creating a unique scent and therapeutic benefits. Here are some simple yet effective black pepper essential oil blend recipes:
Homemade Spiced Citrus Diffuser Blend
Enjoy the fresh scent of citrus and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- 3 drops bergamot essential oil
- 2 drops black pepper essential oil
- 2 drops grapefruit essential oil
- Aromatherapy diffuser
- Water (amount required for your machine)
Directions
- Add drops of oil to your essential oil diffuser.
- Add water to your essential oil diffuser.
- Turn on and enjoy the aromatherapy mist.
Homemade Black Pepper Diffuser Blend
Enjoy the spicy aroma of black pepper essential oil in your diffuser. This essential oil blend is a perfect motivating recipe to help you keep pushing forward.
Ingredients
- 2 drops lime essential oil
- 2 drops black pepper essential oil
- 2 drops orange essential oil
- 1 drop frankincense essential oil
- Aromatherapy diffuser
Directions
- Following the instructions of your diffuser add water
- Add the drops of oil into the water.
- Always use high–grade essential oils, to get the finest mist and therapeutic results.
Homemade Warm Winter Diffuser Blend with Black Pepper
Enjoy this warm and earthy essential oil diffuser recipe on a cold winter day to refresh and restore your energy.
Ingredients
- 3 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 2 drops vanilla essential oil
- 2 drops star anise essential oil
- 1 drop black pepper essential oil
Directions
- Add essential oil drops to your aromatherapy diffuser.
- Add recommended water for the tank.
- Turn diffuser machine on and enjoy.
Homemade Black Pepper Massage Oil
Black pepper essential oil is perfect for relaxing body massages. So, if you are looking for good massage oil, try out this DIY recipe with black pepper. This massage oil creates a powerful warming sensation over the skin and soothes aches and pains easily.
Ingredients
- 6 drops juniper berry essential oil
- 3 drops black pepper essential oil
- 3 drops frankincense essential oil
- jojoba (carrier) oil
- 1 oz. refillable dark glass bottle
Directions
- Add essential oils to glass bottle.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil.
- Shake to mix together.
- Apply to sore areas as desired.
Homemade Black Pepper Inhaler
Take a deep whiff of this essential oil inhaler blend to boost your day, make some good memories or curb nicotine cravings.
Ingredients
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 drops myrrh essential oil
- 2 drops black pepper essential oil
- 2 drops patchouli essential oil
- Blank essential oil inhaler
Directions
- Add wick to a small bowl.
- Drop essential oils onto the wick, using tweezers.
- Get any remaining oil residue left in the bowl onto the wick.
- Place the wick in blank inhaler and replace end cap (base).
- Or add oil blend to a jewelry diffuser.
How to Use
Place under nose and inhale the aroma.
Homemade Black Pepper Room Spray
If you want to, you can also use black pepper essential oil to make a spray. You should put other essential oils in your spray to enhance the scent. Here is an essential oil air freshener the spritz in the air as needed to freshen your space.
Ingredients
- 6 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops black pepper essential oil
- 4 drops vetiver essential oil
- ¼ cup distilled water
- 1 Tbsp. grain alcohol (used as a preservative)
- 2 oz. refillable glass bottle with a spray nozzle
Directions
- Add ingredients into the spray bottle.
- Shake well to blend and before each use.
- Spray the mixture around your room. You will feel more relaxed and content.
Grapefruit And Black Pepper Foot Bath
Black pepper essential oil is a great ingredient for a foot soak. Add Epsom salt and a few drops of this oil to warm water. Or try this DIY foot soak with grapefruit essential oil for a stimulating boost. A great way to warm and rejuvenate your feet, especially after a long day at work or a day in heels.
Ingredients
- 3 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 2 drops black pepper essential oil
- 1 Tbsp. jojoba (or fractionated coconut) oil
- ¼ cup Epsom salt
Directions
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add to a warm foot bath and swirl water to mix.
- Soak your feet for a good 10–20 minutes for best results.
Black Pepper Roller Blend for Belly Pain
Apply this easy to use roller recipe as needed for digestive issues like gas, bloating, and post meal discomfort. Gently rub in by massage belly in a circular motion (clockwise) to promote digestion.
Ingredients
- 2 drops black pepper essential oil
- 2 drops ginger essential oil
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 2 tsp. jojoba oil
- 10 ml refillable glass roller bottle
Directions
- Add all recipe ingredients at a 4% dilution to the roll–on bottle.
- Shake to blend together.
- Roll onto and rub into affected areas.
| Botanical Name | Piper nigrum |
| Botanical Family | Piperaceae |
| Common Name | Peppercorn |
| Note | Middle |
| Aroma | Spicy, earthy, sharp |
| Extraction Method | Steam distilled or CO2 extraction |
| Plant Part Used | Fruit/Peppercorn |
| Shelf Life | 3–4 years |
| Kid Safe? | Yes |
| Safety Concerns | Non–toxic, non–sensitizing, may cause irritation to sensitive skin. |
Precautions
Black pepper essential oil is available as a 100% pure essential oil in some health food stores and online. Black pepper essential oil can be inhaled directly from the bottle, diffused at home for a warming aroma, taken internally in small doses (always read product direction labels carefully) and applied topically.
When buying black pepper essential oil, especially for internal use, be sure to purchase a high–quality, 100 percent pure–grade product that’s made by a trustworthy and reputable company. Because of its potent medicinal properties, you want to use the best product you can find.
You should also look for an oil that is CO2–extracted rather than steam distilled. CO2 extraction means that chemicals like hexane or ethanol were left out of the process, which is a healthier method.
When applied topically, black pepper essential oil creates a warming sensation, so use in small doses. It can be a strong irritant in high doses and should not be applied to skin before it is diluted into an ointment, gel or cream, or a carrier oil (like sweet almond or jojoba). Coconut oil is also a good choice, either fractionated coconut oil or virgin coconut oil.
A safe dilution ratio for black pepper essential oil is 1–2 drops per teaspoon of carrier oil, especially when applying the oil to sensitive skin. In any form, black pepper essential oil should never be used on broken or damaged skin. Do not apply directly to open wounds.
Black pepper essential oil should only be used for topical application. Never use black pepper essential oil in eyes or in mucous membranes. Never ingest essential oils. Avoid prolonged use, prolonged use may cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction.
Drug Interactions
If you are currently taking any medications or have any ongoing health issues, speak with your doctor before using black pepper essential oil. Also speak with your doctor first before using this oil topically or internally if you are pregnant or nursing.
Contraindications
When applying black pepper essential oil topically (on your skin), always perform a 24–hour skin patch test first using 1–2 drops, read how for further details. Wear gloves if handling this essential oil in its pure form as direct contact may cause allergic dermatitis (an allergic reaction of the skin). Only use black pepper essential oil in diluted form.
Topical use of black pepper essential oil may not safe for people with hypersensitive skin, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to a lack of safety information. Black pepper essential oil may be used safely by pregnant or breastfeeding women strictly for aromatherapy in a diffuser, with a recommended dose of no more than 4 drops with a little water and only for 15 minutes at a time with very long breaks in between. Use essential oils with extreme caution on children, do not use black pepper essential oil on children. Some brands clearly label their essential oils “KidSafe” on the bottle if it can be used on children ages 2–10. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Black pepper essential oil can have a long shelf life if stored properly in tightly–sealed dark glass containers. Keep in a cool and dry place, such as a dresser drawer or kitchen cabinet, away from extreme heat and cold temperatures.
Sources:
Black Pepper Essential Oil Recipes, Uses and Benefits Spotlight
https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/essential-oil-tips/black-pepper-essential-oil-recipes
Jennifer Lane – Certified Aromatherapist on 07/22/2023