Allspice: Essential Oil of the Americas

Allspice is one of the few spices grown exclusively in the Americas. The spice comes from a berry of an evergreen tree. Attempts at growing this tree for a source of Allspice in the Eastern Hemisphere have met with failure--the trees will grow, but they produce very little fruit. The shipment of Allspice became a booming business soon after its discovery, and it continues even today. In fact, despite the
fact it will not grow in England, the spice was so popular, it took on the name English Spice. The name Allspice was adopted due to the versatility of the spice--it resembles a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and black pepper. Britain was not the only country to appreciate Allspice. The Russians not only used the spice in their cooking, but used the ground up powder in their boots to warm their feet and control foot odor.

As an essential oil, Allspice has some similarities with Clove. It is a great pain killer and actually has a numbing effect. When applied to wounds, it not only numbs the area, it's a natural antiseptic. It is also known to relieve congestion, arthritis, fever, menstrual cramps, heavy menstrual bleeding, and support the nervous system. Along with all those benefits, Allspice essential oil is a high antioxidant. It attacks the free-radicals responsible for aging and many age-related health problems. 

In affect, Allspice not only ads spice to your life, it can help you live a long and healthy one.