Latin Name - Pimenta dioica

Uses – Helps with arthritis, rheumatism, congested coughs, indigestion, nausea, stress, depression, neuralgia

Country of origin – West Indies & South America

Scent – A warm spicy scent often known a Allspice

History – Pimento water was often used as a way of taking medicines that ease dyspepsia & constipation  & has also been used as a domestic spice.

Method of extraction – Steam

Constituents – Eugenol, menthyl eugenol, cineol, phellandrene, caryophyllene

Properties – Anesthetic, analgesic, antioxidant, antiseptic, carminative, muscle relaxant, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic

Contraindications – May cause skin irration

General – widely used as a fragrance in soaps & perfumes

Safety -  DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW

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