Black pepper is known as the king of spices. It is usually dried & used as spice. Black pepper oleoresin is obtained by the solvent extraction of ground-dried berries. It has the characteristics aroma of black pepper. This is slightly warm & pleasant. It is adhesive liquid that ranges from the dark green to olive green color.
Extraction :
It is a solvent extracted product with permitted food grade diluents or emulsifiers. It is extracted by steam distillation.
Blending :
It blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Rose, Lemon, and Ylang-ylang.
Uses :
- It is used in the food industry as a flavoring & coloring agent.
- It is used in traditional medicines i.e. Ayurveda.
- It is used for manufacturing medicines.
- It cures illness & diseases like heart disease, constipation, indigestion, insomnia, joint & liver problem.
Precautions :
Pregnant & breastfeeding women should avoid it.