Allspice Essential Oil

Allspice Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pimenta officinalis
Plant Family: Myrtaceae
Country of Origin: Jamaica
Plant Part: Berries
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Color: Pale Cocoa Brown
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Strong

Allspice! Doesn’t the name sound strange? Yes! It does! And it is worth its name. Like the name goes, the taste (or rather say its aroma) is a strange mixture of those of clove, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and a few other spices or condiments. Allspice or Pimento, as it is popularly known there, is an inhabitant of some countries of the Caribbean Islands and South America. It is a big evergreen tree whose botanical name is Pimenta Dioica or Pimenta Officinalis, the later suggesting its medicinal properties. The Essential Oil of Allspice is extracted by steam distillation of its leaves and fruits, which slightly differ from each other in colour and aroma. The chief constituents of its essential oil are cineol, caryophyllene, eugenol, methyl eugenol and phellandrene.

Common Uses: The essential oil of Allspice has been used for the healing of arthritis, bronchitis, colds, cramps, fatigue, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, neuralgia, rheumatism, viral infections. It also helps with stress, depression, or mental / emotional exhaustion, diffuse allspice into the air by itself or in a blend.

Blends Well: with Geranium, Ginger, Labdanum, Lavender, Neroli, Opopanax, Patchouli, and
Ylang Ylang

Cautions: Allspice essential oil can cause dermal and mucous membrane irritation due to the high content of eugenol. Use of this essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy. Also, use in very diluted concentrations.

Disclaimer: Personnel at Body Ecology Online© makes no claims to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat nor prescribe any medical treatment or advice. Always discuss treatment of medical conditions with your medical practitioner before using any alternative therapies, natural supplements, or vitamins. Our safety precautions are listed as guidelines only. Always consult an experienced Aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician to what essential oils you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and/or medications.

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Nt. Wt. 0.14 oz.

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