This Essential Oil Alleviates Diarrhea
Safety first
Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with the ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide at:
As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.
See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.
Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.
The Essential Oil
Black Pepper (P. Nigrum) - but use with caution because it smells awful - I personally detest the smell of this oil. If you must use it, maybe put the diluted blend behind the knees - see below for proper diluting.
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 6 times a day for duration of the diarrhea (typically no more than 3 days).
Why It Works (Actions):
Antidiarrheal - Essential oil that alleviates diarrhea
Methods of use:
All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ Magic Mamas’ Collective which can be found here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/from-salves-to-sprays-the-ultimate-compilation-of-base-recipes-in-aromatherapy
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/essential-oil-dilution-chart
Cautions & Contraindications
A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.
Black Pepper - Black pepper is not photosensitizing. Potential for skin sensitization is low however, it may cause sensitization if it is oxidized. However aa skin patch test may be advisable in sensitive individuals. Due to the delicate nature of children’s skin and their increased risk for sensitization, black pepper oil should not be used on babies or children. Due to lack of safety information, black pepper oil should not be used during pregnancy or lactation. Do not confuse with the essential oil from long pepper Piper longum (L.) as this essential oil contains the piperidine alkaloid, piperine. Piperine has been shown to be very readily absorbed when taken internally. Drug interaction can occur, especially with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. It may bind with other drugs or substances taken and result in a faster action. It may, therefore, be indicated or contraindicated with other substances, depending on the desired speed of absorption. While piperine is found in black pepper fruits, it is not found in the P. nigrum essential oil. You may find references in popular aromatherapy texts of black pepper oil being harmful to the kidneys. However, there is no supportive research to support this. Whole black pepper may contain a mycotoxin known as ochratoxin A194, which can be nephrotoxic. While it is not likely that this toxin would come over into the essential oil it may be found in the hydrosol. Black pepper hydrosol should, therefore, be avoided with kidney disease. Avoid the essential oil with homeopathics.
Age Requirements
Black Pepper: 10+
