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 here (free to members)

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.

Most oils/blends have a three week time limit of use. Because of this, I recommend having a waxing moon blend and a waning moon blend for every need. That’s why there are two blends for many of the same things.

Most oils/blends are best at a 2% dilution, but some oils are better at much less like peppermint, pepper, and cardamom. (Half of the adult dilution or less for children, see dilution info below).

Oils/Blends are typically meant to be used up to 3 times a day unless otherwise stated.

If an oil occurs throughout multiple blends you are currently using, this needs to be taken into account in terms of dosing frequency and length of time.

See all specific info for every oil of every recipe before using.

Never take essential oils internally.

When using diluted, prepared, aromatherapy blends, a few drops on the wrist or forearm is typically ideal. Use lower dilutions in perfumes and body lotions and any other product intended to be used in a high amount such as a lotion or perfume or room spray.

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.
This Essential Oil Alleviates Diarrhea

Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage

Can use up to 3 times a day for the duration of diarrhea, although, if you are experience it for more than a couple of days, see a trusted holistic healthcare provider. You will not be at risk for oil toxicity until use of beyond 3 weeks, but diarrhea should not be treated with essential oils alone beyond a couple of 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 @ A Green Witch’s Journey which can be found here (free to members)
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here (free to members)

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+

Waxing Moon Spell

Strengthen digestion, restore balance, steady the gut.

Black pepper strong, hold and mend,
Calm my bowels, let health ascend.
Digestion firm, energy renewed,
Waxing moon, balance imbued.

Waning Moon Spell

Release discomfort, flush excess, let the gut settle.

Black pepper soft, soothe and clear,
Flowing trouble, vanish from here.
Stomach calms, imbalance released,
Waning moon, discomfort ceased.

Label Printables

✨ Stoppp. Pooppppinggg. (Adult Dilution)

2 × 3 inches - right click and save to download

4 × 6 inches - right click and save to download

✨ Pepperproof (Poo Proofing) Potion (Child-safe dilution 10+)

Pepper Poo-Proofing Potion | Aromatherapy to Alleviate Diarrhea