Allspice (Whole)

Allspice is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant. The fruits are picked when green and unripe and are traditionally dried in the sun. When dry they are brown and resemble large, smooth peppercorns. The unripe berries and leaves of the plant are used to make medicine.   

The suggested intake of Allspice: 

• When cooking with allspice, keep in mind that a little goes a very long way, so you usually only need 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon. Allspice pairs well in dishes with other warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin, and is often used with fall ingredients like sweet potatoes, squash, and apples.
• 1 teaspoon of crushed fruits is flooded with 250 ml of boiling water, capped for 10 minutes.  Drink three times a day after meals. For diarrhea, drink on an empty stomach.

• Different kinds of recipes.  Here are some popular and easy ways to add this versatile spice to your diet:

  • Add allspice to gingerbread for additional spiciness
  • Sprinkle ground allspice on roast vegetables
  • Make jerk chicken in the traditional Jamaican style, with lots of allspice
  • Sprinkle some allspice into a chai latte
  • Add allspice to curries or stews to add heat and depth
  • Mix allspice with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to make your own pumpkin spice blend
  • Brew allspice tea
  • Add allspice to a meat rub to add flavor to roasts

Here are some of the benefits known across the world about Allspice:

• Antimicrobial and antifungal effects
• It May contain anti-inflammatory qualities
• It may have antioxidants capacity
• Might aid in digestion
• Might boost immunity
• Might improve circulation
• Dental care
• Treat Nausea
• Pain relief

Allspice is a key ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, particularly in Jamaica, but it may also have been adopted by many other cultures around the world, including the Middle East and parts of North America. This spice can be used in sweet or savory dishes and is commonly found in desserts, chilis, soups, meat dishes, sauces, curries, and even certain types of liqueurs. The flavor is certainly unique, but what makes this spice even more intriguing might be the high concentration of beneficial nutrients and organic compounds, such as eugenol, quercetin, and tannins that result in some impressive health benefits of allspice.

Precaution:

Pregnant women or women trying to become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and infants shouldn’t take any herbal, medicinal, or natural intakes.  The only reason is for the sake of the little ones, the body has not yet developed its full immunity.

Although it is clearly a healthy, beneficial spice, it could cause serious allergic reactions in hypersensitive individuals. Also, if you have existing gastric ulcers or ulcerative colitis, it might be best to avoid using this spice, as it can exacerbate the conditions. As always, before making any major change to your diet or trying out new things, consult a medical professional to make sure the effects won’t be negative.

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