Allspice - how can it heal this many things?
Herbs are powerful medicine.
Because they are not made in a laboratory, they contain a multitude of constituents (not just one, as with pharmaceuticals), which act in a synergistic manner.
In this way, herbs can heal SO.MANY.DIFFERENT imbalances all at the same time.
Now when you see a long list of health benefits from herbs like black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and star anise, you know it's not just hype.
ALLSPICE
An evergreen shrub that belongs to the Myrtle botanical family
Also known as Myrtle Pepper or Amica Pepper
Contains: Quercetin (great for treating allergies), Eugenol (present also in clove/great for pain reduction), Vitamins A, C, B6, B2, B3, Potassium, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Magnesium
Taste: astringent, pungent and bitter - closely resembles the taste combo of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
Action: warming
Health Benefits:
Astringent herbs (like Allspice) can reduce excess water, phlegm or general puffiness/stagnant bodily fluids, sometimes referred to as "dampness" in the body
Improves digestion, relieves heartburn, and reduces gas/bloating (referred to as "carminative" action, which is sponge-like)
Increases circulation
As an antiseptic, it reduces infections
Acts as a decongestant
Reduces anxiety and lifts depression
Relaxes muscles, therefore can help not only with muscle pain, but also asthma, painful menses, headaches, and IBS
Slows excess bleeding
Helps to regulate blood sugar levels
Ways to use:
Great in curries, with chicken, and in soups
Spice up desserts/balance sweetness
Whether whole, ground or powdered, allspice can be brewed as a tea and consumed after meal to ease digestion
Drops of allspice oil can be applied to an aching tooth
Allspice oil can be mixed in water for an herbal mouthwash
Powdered allspice can be mixed in water to be applied topically to aching muscles
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Dr. Laura Neville
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