Spice · Caribbean

Allspice

Pimenta dioica

4 / 5

Medium potency

Traditional Uses

AnalgesicDigestive aidAntimicrobialAnti-inflammatory

Addresses Symptoms

pain digestion circulation inflammation infection

How to Prepare

Use in cooking or apply diluted oil topically for pain.

Safety profile

Generally safe in food amounts.

Check interactions with your medications

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