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pimenta dioica pimento officinalis (LINDL.) Myrtaceae ACTIONS antioxidant, aromatic, carminative, stimulant ATTRIBUTED MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Because of its eugenol content, allspice has attributes similar to clove. It is a digestive and carminative. The oil is classed as rubefacient, meaning that it irritates the skin and expands the blood vessels, increasing the flow of blood to make the skin feel warmer. The tannins in allspice provide a mild anesthetic that, with its warming effect, make it a popular home remedy for arthritis and sore muscles, used either as a poultice or in hot baths CONSTITUENTS CRITTERS DESCRIPTION HABITAT MAGICAL PROPERTIES SOURCE(S) The Herb Book By John Lust A Simpler Way Annie's Remedy Best Home Remedies Encyclopedia of Spices Gourmet Sleuth Herbs 2000 Mountain Rose Herbs Spices and Medicinal Herbs Wikipedia Product |
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