Allspice Whole (OG) (PIMENTA DIOICA)

Description:
Allspice is the dried unripened berry from the Eugenia Pimenta, a tropical evergreen belonging to the Myrtaceae family, with aromatic bark, leaves, and berries. Whole Allspice is the dried unripened berry of the Allspice tree. It has a warm peppery taste that resembles a combination of Cinnamon, Cloves and Nutmeg. Allspice contains vitamin C, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2 and beta carotene. The whole dried berry is used in cooking and in making potpourris.

Origin:
Guatemala

Other Names:
Clove Pepper, Jamaican Pepper, Piment, Pimento, Myrtle Pepper

Part Used:
Whole dried berry

Culinary Uses:
Allspice is used to flavor food, especially to sweeten dishes with its peppery taste. The whole berries can be used in peppermills.

Medicinal Uses:
Allspice is used to stimulate the gastro-intestinal tract. Allspice is used as a paste to soothe and relieve toothache, and as a mouthwash to freshen the breath.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Money, luck, and healing.
Planet Rulership: Mars
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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