Using Spice Oils

Spice oils come from the root, stem, seed, fruit, or bark of the plants, which means that Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, and Juniper Berry all fall under the spice category.

Like herb oils, spice oils are all steam-distilled. The part of a plant that each oil comes from varies, however, which is why we included the plant part in individual descriptions of the oil.

The most obvious use for spice oils is in cooking. However, these are potent oils, so all that's needed in most instances is a toothpick's amount. Cooking with these essential oils helps enhance the flavors in any dish and carries over some of their benefits. For example, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassia, Fennel, and Ginger all help maintain gastrointestinal health or promote digestion when taken internally.* Cassia has also been known to support the immune system when ingested, according to preclinical stuides.*

Read on for ways each essential oil can uniquely impact your body.

Black Pepper

• Take in a Veggie Cap for antioxidant benefits that protect your body from free radicals.*
• Apply to the bottoms of the feet after a nap for a stimulating aroma.

• Put one drop in at least four ounces of water to help ease occasional indigestion.*
• Diffuse to create a soothing and calming atmosphere.

• May help support the digestive system by by combining one to two drops in a glass of water with Lemon essential oil.*
• Take in a Veggie Cap to promote a healthy cardiovascular system.*

• Take in a capsule to support a healthy metabolism.*
• Soothe the throat by adding a drop to hot water or tea.*
• Diffuse to naturally repel insects.

• Take internally to make use of its powerful antioxidant properties.*
• Add to your daily supplement routine (two to three drops in a capsule) to support cardiovascular health.*
• Helps keep your teeth and gums clean when added to two ounces of water and gargled.

• Helps maintain a clear complexion when put directly on the face after showering. (Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil as needed.)
• Apply to the back of the neck or the bottom of the feet as you relax.

• Add one drop to water when you want something sweet.
• Take internally to help support the gastrointestinal system.*
• Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to your abdomen for a soothing massage.

• May help reduce occasional indigestion if taken internally with a liquid or in a capsule.*
• May help soothe the stomach.*
• Diffuse for a calming aroma.

• Diffuse to freshen the air and for a calming, grounded aroma.
• Add to a face mask to promote a healthy-looking complexion.
• May have antioxidant properties when ingested because of α-Pinene.*