Allspice is also one of the most used spices in Polish cuisine (used in most dishes, soups and stews) and is commonly known under the name English herb ( Polish: ziele angielskie) since Britain was its major exporter. Known as folk remedy used for treatment of high blood pressure, obesity and digestion problem in Central America, as well as treatment for menstrual cramps and abdominal pain in Caribbean culture, cardiovascular effects of Pimenta dioica were investigated. At the time of the Napoleonic campaigns it seems that Russian soldiers used to put them in their boots, both to combat odors and for the sensation of heat it gave off, since then interest was born on the part of of the perfume industry. Jamaica remains the leading source of the plant, although some is grown by other countries in the same region. Red meat and charbroiled food are associated with increased clinical incidence of breast and prostate cancers [ 21– 23].

Estrogenic effects of herbal medicines from Costa Rica used for the management of menopausal symptoms.Tellicherry is considered among the most important, pure and precious pepper spices in the world, the best that the market offers. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. On the other hand, limited implication of antioxidant rich Allspice or Pimenta products on cancer incidence in Caribbean countries may be attributed to the method and form of its consumption. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. The spice is harvested from July to September when the allspice berries are still green and immature.

This Allspice Jamaica pepper goes great with cocktails, drinks and dishes from traditional cuisines.

The name allspice was coined as early as 1621 by the English, who valued it as a spice that combined the flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. The Caribbean tropical tree, Pimenta dioica has been used for a variety of human endeavors, such as in perfumery industry, food spice, as a natural pesticide, and in folk medicine. Another study using Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats (SHR) also showed the aqueous extract of Allspice, which outperforms than the ethanol counterpart, causes depression of the CNS in a dose-dependent manner, but it didn’t produce significant changes in blood pressure [ 16]. In Portugal, whole allspice is used heavily in traditional stews cooked in large terracotta pots in the Azores islands. The flavor resembles both cinnamon and cloves, so it can serve as a substitute for one or both of these ingredients.

Gallic acid indanone and mangiferinxanthone are strong determinants of immunosuppressive anti-tumour effects of mangiferaindica L. The lack of fresh leaves and potential for alteration in content due to the soil conditions in places where Pimenta trees are grown, limited number of studies have been carried out on leaves versus that of Pimenta berries. While ground allspice is convenient and wonderful when fresh, it does lose its strength fairly quickly. This compound was previously identified and isolated from the leaves of Australian bottle brush tree (Melaleucaericifolia) and named Ericifolin [ 29].The Jamaican pepper plant Pimenta dioica contains a cornucopia of medicinal compounds that have been exploited by native Caribbean population as well as medical systems of distant countries, such as India where it has a known entry in the Ayurveda system of medicine.

The speech is the same for the other spices, obviously pimento has nutritional characteristics, but does it make sense to talk about it? Quercetin has been reported to have antiviral effect against different types of virus [ 42], also shown protective effect for cardiovirus infected mice [ 43].In an effort to mimic the route at which Allspice is consumed, we extracted powdered Allspice berries in water by boiling, and reconstituted lyophilized extract was tested against prostate, breast and pancreatic cancer cells. As with any medical treatment, you should consult with your physician or medical practitioner before using allspice as a treatment. They are usually set as a response to actions you have taken that constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.