Pimento tree

Pimenta officinalis Lindley(clove pepper)

Pimento trees grow wild in Jamaica, South Africa and Western India, and over time they began to be cultivated in Cuba and Central America. An evergreen tree up to 10 m high begins to bear fruit in the third year. The fruits resemble black peppercorns, have a subtle aroma of cloves, a spicy taste of pepper, cinnamon and juniper berries at the same time. This original seasoning is popular in many countries of the world; Europeans call it “Jamaican allspice.”

Essential oil is obtained from the fruits and leaves. Their chemical composition is identical, but there are still some differences. The most valuable is pimento oil from the fruit; it is much more expensive and is often adulterated by adding oil from the leaves or clove oil.

Medicinal properties

1. Prescribed for colds and respiratory tract infections.
2. Indicated for indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, and infections of the digestive system.
3. Antioxidant agent.
4. Effective for rheumatic and muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle stiffness, neuralgia.
5. In folk medicine it is known as an antiseptic, stimulant, analgesic and tonic.
6. It has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, relieves nervous tension well, and is used for depression.
7. Stimulates metabolic processes in the skin, refreshes, relieves inflammation. Strengthens hair.

Dosage

Oil burner: 1-2 k.

Internally: 1 k. with 1 tsp. honey or in a bread capsule.

Inhalations: 1 to.

Baths: 4-5 k.

Massage: 2-3 k. per 10 ml of transport oil.

Rubbing: 4-5 k. per 10 ml of transport oil.

Enrichment of cosmetics: face cream - 1 k. per 10 g of base, hair products - 6-7 k. per 10 g of base.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance to myrtaceae.

Note. Avoid overdose. Do not apply directly to the skin.