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Schinus molle
10-22€ / 10ml
Pink peppercorns (Schinus molle), also called 'false pepper' or 'pink pepper', are not true pepper -- they come from a South American tree of the Anacardiaceae family (the same family as mango and cashew nuts). The Incas used the berries and leaves as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. The tree was planted throughout the Mediterranean basin, Africa and Reunion Island as an ornamental tree. In cooking, pink peppercorns became a trendy ingredient of French gastronomy in the 1980s.
Pink peppercorn essential oil has an original profile dominated by alpha-phellandrene and myrcene, with elemol -- a sesquiterpenol with gentle anti-inflammatory properties. It is an essential oil at the crossroads of black pepper (tonic, warming) and frankincense (anti-inflammatory, meditative). Its scent is woody, peppery and slightly resinous -- very appreciated in natural perfumery as a spicy heart note.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Anti-inflammatory
In vitro studies (PubMed)
Antiseptic
In vitro studies
Tonic
Traditional use
Digestive
Facilite la digestion, réduit les ballonnements et les spasmes intestinaux.
Traditional use
Pink peppercorns are used in diffusion (tonic, fragrant), massage (mild anti-inflammatory, toning) and natural perfumery. It is a gentle and well-tolerated essential oil, suited to blends. Caution for people allergic to Anacardiaceae (cashew nuts, mango, pistachio) -- there is a risk of cross-allergy. In aromatic cooking, 1 drop in a vinaigrette or dish adds a refined peppery touch.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
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No, pink pepper (Schinus molle or S. terebinthifolius) is not a true pepper (Piper nigrum). Different botanical family, different essential oil. Pink pepper has a sweeter, fruitier, more floral scent. Less warming than black pepper.
Yes, it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties useful for joint and muscle pain. In massage diluted to 5-10%, it warms gently and relieves pain. Less potent than wintergreen but gentler and more pleasant.
Generally well tolerated. People allergic to Anacardiaceae (cashew, mango, pistachio) may cross-react. Patch test recommended. Standard precautions (pregnancy, children). Its sweet, fruity scent is pleasant.
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