Allspice (pimenta officinalis)

Botanical description:

Berries and/or leaves.

Therapeutic properties:

• Anesthetic
• Analgesic
• Antioxidant
• Antiseptic
• Antiviral
• Antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Aphrodisiac
• Carminative
• Rubefacient
• Stimulant
• Tonic

Indications:

Pain relief, for relaxing the body and mind, activating circulation, cramps, fatigue, flatulence, nausea, neuralgia, viral infections, stress, depression, mental or emotional exhaustion, relieving headaches, helps for colds and sinusitis, helps for insomnia, boosts the immune system, helps for arthritis, relieves bronchitis and coughs.

Blends well with:

Geranium, ginger, lavender, neroli, patchouli, ylang ylang.

Precaution:

Can irritate the skin and mucus membrane.

This site is for information purposes only. Please check with a certified aromatherapist and read the precautions and contra indications before starting a treatment.

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