Allspice contains omega-3 fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, sodium, iron, selenium, and zinc.It has antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-flatulent, rubefacient, and carminative properties.
The chemical compounds in allspice include eugenol, tannins, quercetin, methyleugenol, glycosides, carryophyllene, sesquiterpenes, and resin.Eugenol gives pleasant, sweet aromatic fragrances to the allspice.It has local anesthetic and antiseptic properties.Allspice is the dried unripe fruit that is used as a spice.Allspice is used for culinary and medicinal purposes.Allspice can combat bacteria, viruses, and fungi.The leaves and wood of allspice are useful for smoking meats.Iron in allspice is an important co-factor for cytochrome-oxidase enzymes during cellular metabolism.Manganese is as a co-factor for antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
The other names of allspice
- Jamaica pepper
- Myrtle pepper
- English pepper
- Turkish Yenibahar
- Pimenta
The Benefits of Allspice
- Increases the motility of the gastrointestinal tract
- Controls heart rate
- Reduces blood pressure level
- Decreases inflammatory and swelling
- Reduces mild headache
- Treats gums
- Cures fatulence
- Reduces sinusitis
- Relieves indigestion
- Enhances the circulation of blood and secretions within the body
- Cures arthritis
- Treats sore muscles
- Enhances the develpment of cells
- Relieves gas
- Treats bloating
- Cures muscle cramps and bone fragments
- Treats stings
- Cures wounds quickly
- Strengthens the immunity system
- Reduces cold
- Lessens pain joints
- Increases the mood
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Slows down aging process
- Treats diarrhea
- Cures menstrual cramps
- Eliminates nausea
- Makes skin feel warmer
- Treats fatigue
- Lessens toothache
- Fights bacterial and fungal infections
- Increases the mechanism defense
- Enhances cellular regrowth
- Enhances digestion of food
- Develops resistance against free radicals
Recent Research Studies have shown that Allspice oil mixed with extractions from garlic and oregano can work against Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and L.monocytogenes infections.
Caution
- The consumption of allspice excessively may cause central nervous system depression, gastrointestinal irritation, and seizures.
- Allspice may cause serious allergic reactions in hypersensitive people.
- Dont mix allspice with drugs or iron supplements.
- Pregnant women and breastfeeding women are not recommended to consume allspice.
- People suffering for stomach ulcers, diverticulitis conditions, and ulcerative colitis should avoid to consume allspice.
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