Spotlight on Black Pepper

Spotlight on Black Pepper

Black Pepper essential oil has a spicy, energizing aroma that is a wonderful way to start the day with clarity! We love it paired with Lemon any time we need a quick pick me up. Taken internally, Black Pepper offers antioxidant properties, supports healthy weight management, and promotes digestive wellness. It is truly an overlooked oil!

JUST A DROP OF BLACK PEPPER

Has a sharp, spicy, peppery aroma

Contains antioxidants that are supportive of overall health and wellness

Supports healthy weight management with a balanced diet and exercise

Is a key ingredient in the energizing NingXia Zyng and Ningxia Nitro

Is soothing to sore muscles, alerting to the mind, and is found in En-R-Gee and Relieve It essential oil blends

Like the spice it comes from, Black Pepper essential oil is spicy and alerting. In fact, a 2002 study found that inhaling Black Pepper essential oil increased focus and adrenaline levels. This oil is one we love to pair with Orange, Lemon, or other uplifting oils for a burst of natural energy and clarity!

Black Pepper can also be used to invite romance and set the stage for connection. Pair it with Ylang ylang, Jasmine, Rose, and Bergamot for a romantic blend with a hint of spice. (Remember, a little goes a long way!)

BACKGROUND

Black pepper is the most common and potent flavoring of the peppercorn family. It was used by Egyptians in mummification and was consumed by Indian monks to give them endurance during their arduous travels. In ancient times pepper was as valuable as gold or silver and was used in Chinese medicine for a myriad of needs.

Black Pepper essential oil comes from Madagascar. This spice has been commonly used across the world while the essential oil is less known. Black Pepper oil's distinctive, peppery flavor makes it a common addition to many recipes, from appetizers to entrees. The oil is more potent than ground pepper, so not much is needed for a burst of peppery flavor.

Black Pepper essential oil is steam distilled from the fruit/berries of the plant. Black Pepper essential oil and Black Pepper Vitality are the same essential oil.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Alpha-pinene, Beta-pinene, Beta-bisabolene, Sabinene

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Black Pepper and Black Pepper Vitality are the same essential oil.

Black Pepper Essential Oil

Black Pepper Vitality Essential Oil

Black Pepper is found in Awaken, En-R-Gee, and Relieve It essential oil blends as well as Cel-Lite Massage Oil, NingXia Nitro and NingXia Zyng.

DAILY HABITS WITH BLACK PEPPER

Dilute and use to massage fatigued, sore muscles. Dilute 1 drop of Black Pepper with 1 drop of carrier oil

Apply diluted to bottoms of feet in the morning to start your day with an aromatic boost.

Ease occasional muscle and joint discomfort by applying Black Pepper with Ortho Ease or Ortho Sport Massage Oil.

Make a DIY Muscle Rub for sore muscles:

20 drops each Rosemary, Ginger, L

10 drops Black Pepper

½ cup solid coconut oil

¼ cup unrefined shea butter

Melt the shea butter in a double boiler, add in the coconut oil once cooled a bit, then add in essential oils and mix well.

Keep in a cool place to maintain consistency.

Make a simple and effective DIY Chest Rub for respiratory support.

15 drops each Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lemon

7 drops Black Pepper

¼ cup solid coconut oil

Make this Shark Week Massage Oil blend. To a 4 oz pump container add:

30 drops Copaiba

30 drops Basil

20 drops Marjoram

10 drops Black Pepper

Fill container with Dragon Time Massage Oil

Use Black Pepper in a Raindrop Roller for immune and respiratory support:

10mL roller bottle

10-15 drops each Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Marjoram, Cypress, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Aroma Siez, Lavender

5 drops Black Pepper

Optional: 2-3 pumps OrthoEase Massage oil

Fill with carrier of choice

Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little muscle TLC:

¼ cup pink Himalayan salt

¼ cup magnesium flakes

5 drops each Copaiba, Frankincense, Black Pepper

Make a DIY Cologne Roller:

15 drops each Sandalwood, Cypress, Orange

10 drops each Vetiver, Clove

5 drops Black pepper

Fill with carrier of choice

Use Black Pepper to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts for an alerting start to your morning

1 Cup Baking Soda

1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt

30 Drops Of Essential Oil – Black Pepper, Peppermint, Lemon in any combination

Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)

Silicone mold

Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.

To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!

Add Black Pepper Vitality to your daily regimen:

Add a few drops to your recipes offering support to your digestive wellness when combined with a balanced diet.

Use as a flavoring to your foods to support a healthy lifestyle.

Use to enhance the flavor of your favorite dishes, marinades, dressings, meats, vegetables, soups, stews

DIFFUSE

Diffuse this earthy oil with citrus for mental clarity or with respiratory support oils when needed.

Set the Mood: 3 drops each Ylang ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot, 2 drops Black Pepper

Fresh Start: 5 drops Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Black Pepper

Herbal Remedy: 3 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, Lime, 2 drops Black Pepper

Spice it Up: 4 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Clove, 2 drops each Tangerine, Black Pepper

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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