Pepper Oil is a spice derivative and is obtained by steam distillation of black pepper. It is volatile in nature and has an aromatic smell. It is extracted from dried unripe berries of pepper. Black pepper oil contains Terpenes, Sesquitenpenes and Oxygenated compounds, and is used for flavoring and perfumery. Pepper oil is pale yellow in color and is of thick consistency.

The essential oil is consists of various natural chemical constituents and includes the following; a-thujone, a-pinene, camphene, sabinene, b-pinene, a-phellandrene, myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, b-farnesene, b-bisabolene, linalool and terpinen-4-ol.

Pepper oil possesses the following therapeutic properties:
analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic.

World Trade in Pepper Oil
India, Malaysia, China, Madagascar and Indonesia are the major pepper producing countries, the oil extraction and production takes place in Singapore, India and Malaysia. The exports of this oil has been on the rise due to its medicinal use and extensive demand in aromatherapy.

Use of Pepper Essential Oil
Pepper oil has a lot of non food product uses including:

• Aromatherapy : It is used for stimulating the nervous system and provide relaxation. It is often blended with other essential oils for a calming effect.
• Pharmaceuticals : Pepper has a lot of medicinal value that makes it apt for various pharmaceutical preparation. It is used to relieve muscle and joint pains, stimulate the functioning of kidneys.
• Pesticide : Pepper essential oil is known to act as a natural pesticide, thus is used as a major pest resisting chemical in agriculture.