Turmeric & Pepper

Instructions for use:

Take 30 drops in a small amount of water or juice. Not for use in children. Increase dose as tolerated.

If you do not care for the alcohol or cannot/should not consume alcohol, place the dose in a cup and add a little boiling water. Let it cool down and then drink.

Known or reported benefits

• May help with inflammation, thinning the blood, and helping the heart. May aid the digestive tract.

• Turmeric:

  • Properties: anti-inflammatory, lowers cholesterol, antimicrobial, anti-platelet

  • Pertinent Information: anti-inflammatory properties help with inflammation but do not offer pain relief. It may help with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions. Keeps blood thin. Helps the digestive tract in multiple ways.

• Peppercorn

  • Properties: Stimulant, antiseptic, warming, analgesic, antibiotic, antilithic, antiperiodic, aromatic, diaphoretic, rubefacient, pungent, febrifuge, carminative, counterirritant, diuretic, parasiticide, sialogogue, tonic, vesicant. 

  • Pertinent Information: helps the digestive tract and circulatory system.  Warm the body, and improve digestive function with symptoms like nausea, stomachache, flatulence, bloating, constipation, and lack of appetite.  May enhance kidney, spleen, and stomach functions.  Increase circulation, may help with stones/calculus/tophi. May help with fever. . 

Precautions or Contraindications

• Turmeric

  • CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Caution if on blood thinners or if history of gall stones. 

    Adverse reactions: skin rash. 

• Peppercorn

  • CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not take the essential oil internally without professional supervision.  Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.  May cause allergic reactions or dermatitis.  May increase the effectiveness and side effects of propranolol.  May increase theophylline levels. 

    Adverse reactions: blistering of mouth and throat, mucous membrane irritation, nausea, salivation, vomiting. 

Disclaimer: The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease or condition. Individual results may vary and BEFORE using any Supplements it is advisable to consult with your own Health Care Provider.