Myrtaceae
Allspice
Pimenta dioica
✓ Generally Safe
Caution in Pregnancy
Native to: Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Also known as: Jamaica Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Newspice, Pimento
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Parts Used
Berry
Therapeutic Uses
Digestive complaints (flatulence, dyspepsia), dental pain (topical eugenol), muscle pain (topical), antimicrobial for food preservation, antifungal. Traditional digestive spice.
Herbal Actions
Carminative, analgesic (topical), antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Active Constituents
Eugenol (60–80% of volatile oil), caryophyllene, methyl eugenol, flavonoids, tannins, quercetin, rutin
Preparation Methods
☕ Herbal Tea🏺 Tincture⚗️ Essential Oil
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 1 tsp crushed berries per 250ml, steep 10 min, 3x daily after meals |
| Tincture | 1–2 ml (1:5, 60% ethanol), 3x daily |
| Notes | Eugenol content provides dental and topical analgesic activity. As digestive spice: cooking dose effective. For toothache: 1–2 drops essential oil on cotton. Do not ingest essential oil in large amounts. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Caution in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
Possible — consult doctor
Contraindications: Therapeutic doses in pregnancy — avoid (eugenol may affect uterus). Caution with anticoagulants. Essential oil internally — hepatotoxic in large amounts.
Side Effects: Skin sensitization (eugenol). GI irritation at high doses. Essential oil — mucous membrane burns.