Most often whole berries are used for pickling and making mulled wine, while ground berries are used in baking and making sauces, soups and stews.
Studies on allspice have resulted in discovery of many and novel aromatic compounds, mostly glycosides and polyphenols that show antibacterial, hypotensive, anti-neuralgic and analgesic properties. It is a single spice with a unique flavor profile described as a blend of up to four different spices, hence the name.
The essential oil extracted from Allspice have typical aroma of a combination of pepper, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon. The scented oil from Allspice have been used in perfumery, candle making and in other cosmetic manufacturing.
The flavor is certainly unique, but what makes this spice even more intriguing might be the high concentration of beneficial nutrients and organic compounds, such as eugenol, quercetin, and tannins that result in some impressive health benefits of allspice. Eugenol is derived from phenylpropene. It’s lauded for its potential antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and cancer-fighting properties.
Health benefits of allspice including:
*Anti-inflammatory effects
*Cancer-fighting properties
*Might aid in digestion
*Might boost immunity
*Antimicrobial and antifungal effects
*May have antioxidant capacity
*Might improve circulation
*Ease menopause symptoms
*Might protect heart health
*Blood sugar management
Some people apply allspice directly to the affected area for muscle pain and toothache, or put it on the skin to kill germs.
Health benefits of allspice
