Healing with Allspice

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Allspice, Toothache

Allspice berries contain an oil that is the source of all its healing powers.

Digestive Aid - Allspice oil is rich in the chemical eugenol, also found in clove and several other healing herbs. Eugenol may promote activity of digestive enzymes.

Pain Reliever - Eugenol has also been found to be an effective pain reliever, lending credence to the Guatemalan practice of applying the crushed berries to painful muscles and joints.

Anesthetic - Dentists use eugenol as a local anesthetic for teeth and gums, and the chemical is an ingredient in the overthe-counter toothache remedies Numzident and Benzodent. Allspice oil may be applied directly to painful teeth and gums as first aid until professional care can be obtained.

Rx for Allspice

When using powdered allspice as a spice, season food to taste.

For toothache, apply the oil directly to the tooth or gum, one drop at a time, using a cotton swab. Take care not to swallow it.

As a digestive aid, prepare an infusion using 1 to 2 teaspoons of allspice powder per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 to 20 minutes and strain. Drink up to 3 cups a day. You’ll find that allspice has a warm, pleasant harmony of flavors: cinnamon, pepper. juniper. and cloves.

Medicinal doses should not be given to children under age 2. For older children and people over 65, start with low-strength preparations and increase strength if necessary.

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