Botanica Gaia Bio Capsicum CO2 Absolute Oil | Capsicum Annum | With 2% Capsaicin

This oil must be handled with extreme caution, since capsinoids are highly irritating.

Botanical Name: Capsicum Annum L or Capsicum Frutescence L.
Family Name: Piparaceae.
Common Name: Pink Pepper, Molle del Peru, Peruvian Pepper Tree.
INCI: Capsicum Annum L Fruit CO2 Extract Oil.
Extraction Method: CO2 Method.
Parts Used: Fruits and seeds.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: High spicy, fresh, intense.
Appearance: Red.
Country of Origin: United States.
Blends: Amyris, Balsam of Peru, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon, Clove, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine Sambac, Juniper, Lime, Litsea Cubeba, Neroli, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Palmarosa, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Tuberose, Vanilla.

Capsicum Annum contains Capsaicinoids are natural compounds characteristic of peppers that condition their spicy flavor.

The fruits are widely used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries for their multiple properties, including antioxidant, antibacterial and pain relief.

Capsaicin has analgesic, anti-obesity, antihypertensive and gastroprotective effects. This phytochemical can also encourage the production of saliva and digestive enzymes, develop anticoagulant activity.

For pain relief and powerful natural antimicrobial. Capsaicin is added to ointments and creams for muscle and joint pain caused by arthritis, back pain, muscle sprains, bruises, cramps and sprains.

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.