Allspice is a spice made from the dried berries of a plant known as Pimenta dioica, a member of the myrtle family. Jamaican Allspice has a high level of essential oils for intense flavor and high healing. The solid aromatic flavor resembles cloves, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The healing properties of the plant range from menstrual cramps, upset stomach, muscle aches, and indigestion, to name a few.
Allspice contains a plethora of medicinal compounds that have served Caribbeans for millennia, as well as the medical industries of distant countries. For example, Jamaicans drink Allspice for colds, and the women drink it for cramps. In Costa Rica, people know Allspice for its digestive powers and as a cure for diabetes. Guatemalans are known to crush the berry and put it on bruises and aches. In India, the Indian traditional medicine, the Ayurveda, incorporates Allspice into its healing arsenal.
Whether you have a severe medical condition or need a boost of energy, Allspice is a must-have in your herbal medicine cabinet. Here are some of the ways Allspice can help:
- Improves circulation – due to intense aroma and spice, this increased blood flow will increase healing, pain relief, reduce soreness of the body.
- Clears respiratory tract – the nutrients of the herb spread to the lungs, chest, and head to decongest any mucus in this area.
- Muscle Relaxant – reduces the effects of painful menstruation, headaches, and even toothaches.
- Energizing Stimulant – by reducing anxiety and lifting depression, Allspice is a consummate pick me up.
- Digestion – Allspice is ideal for digestion and stomach problems, can be used as a laxative based on the ability to loosen stools and increase bowel movements.
- Fever reducer, breath freshener, pain easer, breathing helper, help reduce acid reflux/heartburn.
- Allspice naturally manages blood sugar when taken regularly.
The only thing this herb can’t do is pay your bills, other than that. This herb is a must-have. You never know when the pain will come up, and you now know just what you need to relieve it. Add this to your monthly arsenal during the time of your menses. Drink some of this tea when you have heartburn or want to be a healthy human being. Keep some Jamaican Allspice on deck.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC38917The94/
https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/ingredient/Allspice/279
