Black Pepper (piper nigrum)

Therapeutic properties:

• Antibiotic
• Antiarthritic
• Antirheumatic
• Antispasmodic
• Aperient
• Antioxidant
• Carminative
• Digestive
• Diaphoretic
• Diuretic

Indications:

Arthritis, cramps, detoxifying, gout, inflammation, muscle spasms, poor circulation, rheumatism, water retention, eliminating fat, increases sweating and urination, improves memory, wrinkles.

Blends well with:

Bergamot, clary sage, clove, coriander, fennel, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Precautions:

Generally safe, however do not abuse.