Black Pepper essential oil is an antioxidant that protects the body from damages done by oxidants (free radicals) and also helps repair them. It delays adverse effects of aging such as wrinkles and degeneration and loosening of muscles. Black Pepper Essential Oil has its origins in west India, and it has been a part of human life, both as a seasoning and as medicine, for thousands of years. It has been found in the nostrils of ancient mummies and was a key commodity on trade

If only there was enough time to fit into my day all of the yummy ayurvedic self-care rituals of which I am a huge advocate. The ancient ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita recommend daily self-care practices for every aspect of one’s being: a gorgeous warm-oil self-massage, an herbal eye wash, oil drops for the nose and ears, tongue scraping and oil pulling…plus meditation, yoga, pranayama, wholesome eating, wholesome cooking, a good night’s sleep…but all this takes way mor