Allspice (Jamaican Pepper, Clove Pepper) |
|
Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Pimenta dioica
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries/fruits
Chemicals this herb contains:
Acid-fixed oil
Eugenol
Resin (See Glossary)
Tannic acid
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Irritates mucous membranes including lining of
gastrointestinal tract.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
Miscellaneous information:
Active chemicals are in allspice BERRIES.
Provides flavor in toothpaste and other products.
Is used as an aromatic spice in foods.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Aids in expelling gas from intestines to relieve colic or
griping.
Relieves diarrhea.
Relieves fatigue.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such
as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs, including aspirin,
laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-
prescription drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Excess of 5 ml (about 1 |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
| teaspoon) of eugenol (a |
immediately. |
| volatile oil found in |
| allspice) may cause |
| convulsions, nausea, vomiting |
|
|
|
|
|
Dserun mollit anim id est laborum. Lorem ipsum and sunt in culpa qui officias deserunt mollit. Excepteur plus sint occaecat the best cupidatat nonr proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. September 24, 2004
