Submited By: Amber from Ludlow, Kentucky on 07/02/2008
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The first thing to know about this oil is that it probably has no aromatherapeutic purpose. On its own, this oil smells like a freshly chopped red bell pepper, with all the piquant, fruity backnotes that go with it. If you inhale a whiff straight from the bottle, it will likely clear any sinus or chest congestion you had before taking that whiff. Blended with a carrier oil and/or other essential oils and applied topically, however, capsicum really shines. Personally I like to use this rather viscous oil combined with cinnamon, clove, black pepper and ginger essential oils, blended with an easily absorbed carrier oil. I use this blend as a spray or rub to treat muscular, joint and nerve pain. This is also a great blend during flu season, as it breaks up sinus and chest congestion (when applied to the chest and allowed to "breathe" a bit), and it alleviates the muscle soreness that usually accompanies a bout of influenza.
NOTES: a) This is a viscous oil, so if you use it in combination with other oils in a bottle, give the bottle a thorough shake before use, b) ALWAYS WASH HANDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE, AND AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES, c) This is a brightly colored essential oil that will stain clothing or sheets.
A very good buy. I don't like going without this!
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Botanical Name: Capsicum annum 
