Allspice
Pimenta dioica
A warming Caribbean spice (eugenol-rich) used for gas, indigestion, and as a topical for aches.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas, household): A warming Caribbean spice (eugenol-rich) used for gas, indigestion, and as a topical for aches.
A warming Caribbean spice (eugenol-rich) used for gas, indigestion, and as a topical for aches.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A warming Caribbean spice (eugenol-rich) used for gas, indigestion, and as a topical for aches.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Culinary amounts safe; concentrated oil can irritate skin/gut.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Culinary amounts safe; concentrated oil can irritate skin/gut.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.