Essential Oil Profile Allspice
Traditional Use: Allspice has an affinity with the digestive system, aiding with difficult to digest foods and discomforts along the way. Properties: Analgesic, anesthetic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, carminative, muscle relaxant, rubefacient, stimulant Constituents: eugenol, menthyl eugenol, cineol, phellandrene and caryophyllene. Benefits: Arthritis, bronchitis, colds, cramps, fatigue, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, neuralgia, rheumatism, viral infections. To help with stress, depression, or exhaustion, diffuse allspice into the air by itself or in a blend. Blends Well With: Bay, black pepper, cistus, coriander, geranium, ginger, lavender, neroli, opopanax, patchouli, ylang ylang Of Interest: Columbus originally brought allspice back to Europe thinking it was pepper, hence the name Pimenta. The term “allspice†refers to its aroma that resembles a blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper. Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant. May cause skin irritation. |
