Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Rattan pepper

Calming Rattan Pepper essential oil is recommended in cases of overwork or nervous tension. When diffused, Rattan Pepper essential oil has a very pleasant, refreshing and spiced fragrance. Rattan Pepper essential oil also purifies the air.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Possible but not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Possible but not recommended

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Dried fruit

Botanical name

Xanthoxylum armatum D.C.

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Rattan Pepper essential oil is traditionally used for: Dental pain (Cavities, Abscesses)

Health

Wellness

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Properties

In terms of health, Rattan Pepper essential oil is recognised for the following properties:

This essential oil is renowned for its powerful antiseptic properties.

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following issues:

  • Pain: dental neuralgia, arthritis and polyarthritis

  • Infections: cholera, tropical diseases, etc.

In practice

Winter infections: diffuse into the air, in synergy with other oils.

Soothe painful areas: mix in your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally, massaging lightly into the area concerned.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children under 6 years old.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Certain natural compounds in this essential oil may pose an allergy risk for sensitive individuals when the oil is used in cosmetic formulations (according to the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): linalool and limonene.

  • As a general rule, always carry out a patch test on the inside of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

Find out more

Zanthoxylum armatum, also known as Winged Prickly Ash, belongs to the Rutaceae family. This small tree with thorny branches and aromatic leaves has yellow flowers and produces red berries. When dried, these small berries taste similar to Sichuan pepper. In fact, Zanthoxylum armatum is often called Rattan Pepper in Europe. However, this tree is neither an ash nor a pepper.

These names are derived from its similar qualities. In Europe, it is also used as an ornamental plant. Its bark was traditionally used as a toothbrush.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

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Dominique Baudoux

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Dr Telphon

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