Allspice, whole

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica
Ayurvedic
Also known as: Jamaican pepper, pimento
Shelf Life: : 3-4 years (cool, dry & airtight)

Allspice has a complex flavor; combining the tastes of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Many also discern hints of juniper, ginger, mace and cardamom. It’s famous for its sweet, spicy fragrance and flavor.

We recommend grinding your seeds just before using to enjoy the freshest flavor & aroma.

Allspice is the unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, an evergreen shrub native to Jamaica and parts of Central America. These dried, unripe fruits are frequently used with cardamom, cinnamon, and/or green tea. Whole allspice can be added to mulled cider recipes and macerated as a liquid extract.

Allspice has numerous properties beneficial to health. Because of its antimicrobial powers, it has been used to preserve meat. It also helps ease the discomfort of menstrual cramps, toothaches, flatulence, fever and nausea.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We always recommend checking with a physician before ingesting or using herbal products, in particular if you are pregnant, nursing or using other medications.