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Allspice

Latin: Pimenta dioica [Family: Myrtaceae]

Allspice synonyms include Clove Pepper, Jamaica Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta, Pimenta dioica, Pimento.

Botanical / Habitat

A tropical evergreen growing to 30ft (9m) with an aromatic bark, glossy leathery leaves, panicles of green-white flowers in spring and summer with a pervading scent followed by dark brown globose berries which are picked when green and mature. The aroma is aromatic and clove-like. It grows in tropical America and West Indies in hot dry areas. The genus consists of about 4 species.

Extraction / Production

The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves, also from the fruit. The largest percentage of oil is contained in the shell of the fruit. An oleoresin is also produced from the berries in small quantities. The (leaf) oil produces a brown or yellow red liquid with a balsamic spicy aroma, the (fruit) oil produces a pale yellow liquid with a warm balsamic spicy aroma. Essential oil is distilled in America and Europe from imported berries.

Allspice safety data includes:

irritates mucous membranes
- due to eugenol
may cause skin irritation
- especially in high concentration
- due to eugenol
use in low dilutions only
use with care

Note
Debatable whether should be used in massage as it is a powerful oil, though fine in local areas.

Allspice keyword actions include:

Anaesthetic, Analgesic, Anti-depressant, Anti-doltagic, Anti-toxic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.

Allspice blends with:

Bitter Orange, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Neroli, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Pine, Ylang Ylang.

Allspice keyword constituents include:

Caryophyllene, Cineol, Cineole, Eugenol, Methyl eugenol, Phellandrene.

Allspice can be used for the Sacral and Brow chakras.

Allspice is ruled by the zodiac sign Scorpio, the planet Mars and the element Fire.

Allspice keyword usage includes:

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chill, Cough, Cramp, Debility, Depression, Fatigue, Flatulence, Indigestion, Nausea, Nervous Exhaustion, Nervous Tension, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Stiffness, Stomach, Stress, Tension, Vomiting.

Allspice detail usage includes:

Digestive System

for abdominal discomfort or fullness (flatulence) applied as massage.

for gastric distress due to eating too much or too quickly (indigestion) applied as massage.

for the sensation of needing to vomit (nausea) applied as massage or vaporisation.

for stomach spasms applied as compress or massage.

for reflex action of ejecting contents of stomach (vomiting) applied as massage or vaporisation.

Immune System

for coldness and shivering (chill) applied as bath or massage.

Muscular System

for painful spasm in the muscles (cramp) applied as bath, compress or massage.

for aches and pains affecting joints and muscles (rheumatism) applied as bath, compress or massage.

for difficulty in moving a joint (muscular stiffness) applied as bath, compress or massage.

Neurological System

for mental or physical tiredness following intense activity (fatigue).

for nervous exhaustion and fatigue applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for nervous tension and stress applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for severe burning or stabbing pain (neuralgia) applied as bath or massage.

for pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve (sciatica) applied as bath or massage.

for interference with physical well-being or mental health (stress).

for feeling of mental and physical strain with anxiety (tension).

Respiration System

for inflammation of the bronchi with cough (bronchitis) applied as massage, steam inhalation or vaporisation.

for expelling irritant particles by violent exhalation (cough) applied as massage, steam inhalation or vaporisation.

Skeletal System

for inflammation of the joints with pain, swelling and stiffness (arthritis) applied as bath, compress, massage, skin lotion or skin oil.

Emotional & Mental States

for general weakness and lack of energy (debility) and poor muscle tone applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for feelings of sadness, hopelessness and pessimism (depression) applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

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