Black pepper is native to the Malabar Coast of India, and the Malabar pepper is extensively cultivated here and in other tropical regions. It’s most important source was India, particularly the Malabar Coast, in what is now the state of Kerala. The lost ancient port city of Muziris in Kerala, gets mentioned in a number of classical historical sources for its pepper trade.

Cleanses Your Body
The warming quality of black pepper essential improves circulation which works to help you both sweat and urinate. Your natural eliminatory system works to remove excess fats, salt, water, urea and uric acid from your body.
Gives relief from arthritis and rheumatism
Black pepper oil is also anti-arthritic and anti-rheumatic. It improves blood circulation and gives relief from arthritis and rheumatism
Improves neurological health
Black pepper oil contains piperine, which has been studied and found to lower memory impairment and cognitive malfunction.
Fights Germs
Black pepper essential oil is antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial, which makes it a great choice for cleaning. Inhaling Black Pepper oil is useful for preventing viral infections such as colds and flu. It also helps clear upper respiratory infections. Or apply it to a congested chest to help loosen mucus so that you can cough it up more easily.
Turn up the heat
Black Pepper is notoriously known for creating a warming sensation, thanks to constituents like limonene. On a chilly day, add a drop to your lotion and rub onto your hands and feet.
