(Piper nigrum)

Used traditionally to maintain stamina and energy because it increases cellular oxygen levels; find a resevoir of empathy in ourselves and more realistic expectations of others; black pepper is an analgesic, anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic, laxative; can be used as an expectorant and a stimulant to the nervous, circulatory and digestive systems; used for pain, chills, flu, coughs, colds, exhaustion, fevers, muscle aches, and nerves; supports the digestive glands, stimulate the endocrine system and aids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; has been used to improve muscle tone and for sprains; needs to be diluted well for most applications and can be a skin irritant.

Ingredient In: LeEnergy

Therapeutic Properties: analgesic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, anti-catarrhal, expectorant, tonic, febrifuge, digestive, rubefacient, diuretic

Application: appropriate areas on feet, directly on areas of concern, diffused

Aromatic: diffuse carefully-quite pungent; said to benefit the 1st chakra

Contra-indications: well-diluted for use on skin, can cause redness and irritation on sensitive skin