What is Pink Pepper Essential Oil?

This essential oil isn’t well-known but will quickly become a favorite in your home.

I remember being pleasantly surprised the first time coming across pink pepper essential oil. It is a very invigorating, pure oil that actually smells very different from black pepper.

I only recently crossed paths with pink pepper essential oil. I was actually at a convention and later found that it was used to flavor the meal! Needless to say, I was intrigued. I began researching more on this special oil and it was no time before it was added to my oil arsenal.

WHERE DOES PINK PEPPER COME FROM?

Pink pepper essential oil is steam distilled from a pink peppercorn. The trees are native to Peru and Kenya.

Its main constituents are limonene, a-phellandrene, and myrcene.

WHAT DOES PINK PEPPER SMELL LIKE?

Pink pepper smells quite a bit different than black pepper and is way less spicy and warm. It doesn’t tingle the nose or make you sneeze as black pepper does.

Pink pepper is often found in perfume and has a woodsy yet floral scent to it. It is delightful, cheerful, and bright.

PINK PEPPER ESSENTIAL OIL USES

Depending on the brand of oils you use, pink pepper can be used aromatically, or topically. As always, check the label on your essential oil bottle for any cautions and warnings.

AROMATIC USE

Pink pepper essential oil can be used for aromatherapy benefits. You can add a couple drops of pink pepper to the diffuser or inhale it straight out of the bottle.

Pink pepper can be beneficial for reducing stress and anxious feelings when used aromatically. Breathing in an essential oil is one of the best ways to get emotional support and balance.

PINK PEPPER DIFFUSER BLENDS

Unlike black pepper, pink pepper has a pleasant scent and is one that you can add to your diffuser. It gives off an invigorating aroma that has a slight floral and citrus scent to it.

STRESS RELIEVER

• 2 drops pink pepper
• 2 drops lavender
• 1 drop wild orange

WOODSY SCENT

• 2 drops pink pepper
• 2 drops Siberian fir
• 1 drop sandalwood

BREATHE EASY

• 2 drops eucalyptus
• 2 drops pink pepper
• 1 drop lime

ENERGY BOOST

• 2 drops pink pepper
• 2 drops wild orange
• 1 drop ylang ylang

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TOPICAL USE

Pink pepper can be used topically to purify the skin. It is also a great essential oil to use to promote positive feelings.

Pink pepper is both a hot and stimulating oil. As a result, proper care must be taken to dilute it properly before use.

When used topically, I suggest adding 15-20 drops of pink pepper to a 10mL roller bottle and filling the rest of the way with a carrier oil.

Fractionated coconut oil is my favorite carrier oil, but there are several other carrier oils to choose from. Learn more about carrier oils here.

PINK PEPPER ROLLER BOTTLE BLENDS

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MUSCLE AND JOINT DISCOMFORT

• 5 drops pink pepper
• 5 drops copaiba
• 5 drops frankincense 
• 5 drops peppermint

Add essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with a carrier oil. Apply to pulse points as needed.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

• 5 drops pink pepper
• 5 drops spruce
• 5 drops chamomile
• 5 drops frankincense

Add essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with a carrier oil. Apply to pulse points as needed.

STRESS AND ANXIOUS FEELINGS

• 5 drops pink pepper
• 5 drops lavender 
• 5 drops lime
• 5 drops bergamot

Add essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with a carrier oil. Apply to pulse points as needed.

BENEFITS OF PINK PEPPER ESSENTIAL OIL

• Reduces stress and anxious feelings
• Relieves discomfort from sore muscles and achy joints
• Gently cleanse the body
• Promotes positive feelings
• Use for a soothing massage

PINK PEPPER VS BLACK PEPPER ESSENTIAL OIL

Though pink pepper and black pepper essential oil are very different, they can be substituted in recipes. Pink pepper has a “prettier” smell and isn’t as spicy as black pepper.

Black pepper is native to India and China and pink pepper is native to Kenya and Peru.

Pink pepper and black pepper can both be helpful for digestive and respiratory issues. They both oils can open up airways and increase circulation.

DOTERRA PINK PEPPER

Pink pepper isn’t a very common oil and might be hard to find. I use doTERRA’s pink pepper for a number of reasons. Sourced from its native country, doTERRA’s pink pepper does not use any added fillers and is certified pure, tested grade.

MORE ESSENTIAL OIL HIGHLIGHTS YOU MAY ENJOY

• Siberian fir
• Wild Orange 
• Lemon
• Grapefruit 
• Bergamot
• Tea tree
• Rosemary

Resources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8300677/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0956713518303712#! https://media.doterra.com/us/en/pips/doterra-pink-pepper.pdf?_ga=2.230095003.681600963.1696249058-1865469439.1696249058