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What is Allspice Allspice is a spice used for cooking with a variety of health benefits...(more) Allspice Herbal Preparation is taken as food additive, as capsulated supplement and prepared as an infusion and taken as tea...(more)

Allspice used in medicine. Used to treat stomachache, anti-flatulence and gas, asthma...(more)

Allspice use, side effects and warnings. Allspice contains eugenol that may increase risk of cancer growth to those who are predisposed to cancer...(more)

 

Scientific Name: Pimenta dioica

Also known as : Jamaica pepper, kurundu, myrtle pepper, pimenta, or newspice, clove pepper, pimento, toute-épice, jamikapfefer, kabab cheene, seetful, pimiento de Jamaic

Allspice is a spice that is the dried unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica also called allspice tree. Allspice is popularly used in food preparation for its cinnamon – nutmeg – cloves flavor and scent. Allspice tree is a mid-canopy, tropical evergreen native to southern Mexico, Central America and West Indies. The name "allspice" was coined by an English explorer who thought that allspice is the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

Allspice tree grows to a height 10 to 13 meters. The bark is grayish-white that peels in to sheets. Allspice leaves are elliptical in shape that is about 8 inches in length and 2 inches in width. The glossy green leaves have an aromatic scent and leathery texture. White allspice flowers grow from the leaf’s axils. Allspice bears flowers that are male and female. The female allspice flowers turn to fruits that develop into clusters.

Allspice fruits are pea sized green to brownish green to purple when ripe. Allspice fruit are harvested while the fruit is immature and green. It is in this stage that the flavor is at its best. Allspice fruit is dried under the sun and are powdered when used.

Allspice is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant. The fruit is picked when it is green and unripe and, traditionally, dried in the sun. The leaves and wood are often used for smoking meats where allspice is a local crop. Allspice can also be found in essential oil form. Allspice oil contains eugenol that possesses antimicrobial property. Allspice is also used to provide relief for indigestion and gas.

 

Allspice has been traditionally used for the following

• Digestion stimulant
• Remove gas
• Anti-flatulent
• Anti-inflammation (such as for rheumatism and arthritis)
• Rubefacient (warming and soothing of joints and muscles)
• Stomachache
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Flu
• Colds
• Diabetes,
• Menstrual cramps
• Bleeding
• Treatment of wounds

• For stomachache, anti-flatulence, digestive aid and others, Allspice is added in food preparation or taken as a pill supplement.
• Joint and muscle pains. Apply and massage crushed allspice berries onto affected area.
• For infusion, pour a cup of boiling water over a teaspoonful of dried allspice berries. Let it steep for 10 minutes, drink as tea.
  

 

Allspice is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamins and other essential chemicals that give its distinct flavor and aroma.

Allspice has eugenol that is a mild anti-microbial agent that when ingested, helps suppress the growth of bad bacteria in the colon while encouraging the production of digestive enzymes.

Studies suggest that allspice combined with garlic and oregano has an effect against E coli, Salmonella and L. moncytogenes infection.

 

• Just like any other herbal medicine, allspice should be taken in moderation.
• During pregnancy, allspice use is discouraged.
• Allspice can cause allergic reactions.
• Studies showed that eugenol, an allspice ingredient can promote cancer growth.

Allspice has contraindications against chronic gastro intestinal conditions

 

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