Certified Organic Allspice
Medicago sativa
| Botanical Name |
Pimenta dioica |
| Origin |
Guatemala |
| Common Name |
Pimento, Jamaica Pepper |
| Parts Used |
Berry |
| Historical |
Helps with digestion and can be used as
a local antiseptic. Analgesic. |
| How to use |
Used in Jamaican soups, stews, and
curries. It also is used in pickling spice, spiced tea
mixes, cakes, cookies, and pies. Food producers use it
in ketchup, pickles, and sausages. |
| Combinations |
Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Cloves |
Allspice contains the
following nutrients: Calcium, Cooper, Manganese,
Phosphorus, selenium, zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
Allspice is traditionally
used to treat indigestion, diarrhea and flatulence. It is
also used as a paste to soothe and relieve toothache and as
a mouthwash to freshen the breath. The aroma of this
spices is very appealing and is a popular essential
oil. When using as an essential oil it must be diluted.
For example 15 drops into 1/2 cup of almond oil, then shake
well.
References -
Cathy Wong's article on Alternative
Medicine
The New Age Herbalist by Richard Mabey
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