Allspice

Pimenta dioica

Other common names include Jamaica Pepper and Myrtle Pepper

Grown in Jamaica

Part used: berry

Nutrient content:

• calcium
• iron
• manganese

Benefits:

• colds and flu
• fever
• menstrual cramps
• upset stomach
• helps to digest foods and assimilate nutrients
• anti microbial
• relieves indigestion and gas
• treatment of wounds

Cautions and side effects:

• do not use during pregnancy
• can cause allergic reactions
• has eugenol which can cause cancerous tissues to grow

Recipes containing allspice:

• Allspice Body Scrub
• Cinnamon Honey
• Mulled Cider

Sources and additional information:
McBride, Kami. Herbal Kitchen. San Francisco: Conari Press. 2010. Print. http://herballegacy.com/search.php?zoom_query=allspice
http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/herb/allspice.htm