Pimentio botanically known as Pimenta Officinalis or Pimenta Diocia is an evergreen tree which is inherent to South America and Caribbean Islands. It is also commonly called as allspice due to the scent it possesses is the combination of cinnamon, clove, pepper, cardamom and other spices. Pimento essential oil is extracted from the leaves and fruits of Pimento plant with the use of steam distillation process which results yellow to brown liquid with fresh, spicy and warm smell. This essential oil possesses the main constituents such as caryophyllene, cineol, methyl eugenol, eugenol and phellandrene. The warming effect of essential oil helps to relieve depression, stress problems, exhaustion and nervous tension. It is anesthetic, warming and analgesic.
History
It is native to Caribbean Islands, Central America and Jamaica. Firstly the seeds of pimento were introduced by Christopher Columbus to Europe. It was used in Mexico as an aid for stomach problems, menstrual cramps and cold. It tones stomach and treats digestive problems.
Health Benefits of Pimento essential oil
Pimento essential oil possess antioxidant, analgesic, anesthetic, antiseptic, antioxidant, carminative, rubefacient, relaxant, tonic and stimulant properties. The health benefits of Pimento essential oil are discussed below:
Relieve pain
Pimento essential oil has anesthetic properties that help to lower pain caused due to muscular or bone injuries, neuralgia, stings or insect bites.
Numbing effect
Pimento essential oil provides numbing effect on nerves that helps to overcome pain caused by headaches, wounds, arthritis, colds and gout.
Eliminate free radicals
The antioxidant property found in Pimento essential oil helps to prevent the damage caused due to free radicals and oxidation. It could neutralize oxidants or free radicals and repairs the existing damage.
Prevent tetanus
The infection on wounds, gall bladder, urethra, kidneys and urinary tracts are tetanus and sepic. The infants have high chances of getting tetanus and septic that could spread rapidly in the body. It results to muscular cramps, convulsions, pain, breathlessness, hydrophobia and insanity. It also inhibits bacterial growth.
Treat indigestion
Intestinal gases are disturbing, painful and embarrassing and also could be fatal. It could cause unrest, indigestion, stomach aches, rheumatism, continuous hiccups, heaviness, chest pain, cramps, death, heart problems and high blood pressure.
Relieve anxiety
Pimento essential oil relaxes nerves, muscles, brain and blood vessels. It provides relief from anxiety, stress, nervous afflictions, anger, hypertension, convulsions, mental unrest, insomnia and depression.
Increase blood flow
Pimento essential oil has rubefacient properties that raise the blood circulation in the skin. It should be used in adequate amounts because excessive use could result in skin irritation.
Metabolism
It promotes the circulation of blood, secretion of enzymes, hormones, digestion and bodily functions. It also maintains proper metabolism. It promotes the cells growth and generation.
Tones immune system
Pimento essential oil tones spleen, liver, nervous system, stomach, metabolism and endocrine system. It assist growth and protects body from various conditions.
Traditional uses
It is used to treat chest problems, rheumatism, depression, bronchitis and stress.
It is an aid for nervous tension, nausea, stomach cramps, flatulence, digestion and exhaustion.
It provides relief from muscle and joint aches.
It is used for respiratory problems as well.
It is useful for lack of energy and nervous exhaustion.
Precautions
Excessive use of this oil could cause irritation to the skin and mucus membrane.
It should be used in low amounts.
Avoid using by pregnant women.
People with sensitive skin should not use it.
Other Facts
It is often blended with the essential oils of geranium, ginger, orange, lavender, ylang ylang and patchouli.
Pimento essential oil facts
Pimento also known as Allspice tastes the combination of juniperberry, cloves, pepper and cinnamon. The essential oil of Pimento is commonly used in perfumes and men’s fragrances. Pimento essential oil is not commonly used in aromatherapy though it possesses therapeutic and medicinal uses.
Name
Pimento essential oil facts and benefits
Scientific Name of Pimento plant
Pimenta Officinalis or Pimenta Dioica
Native
It is native to Caribbean Islands, Central America and Jamaica. Firstly the seeds of pimento were introduced by Christopher Columbus to Europe. It was used in Mexico as an aid for stomach problems, menstrual cramps and cold. It tones stomach and treats digestive problems.
Parts used
Leaves, berries
Color
Pale yellow-Brown
Consistency
Thin
Flavor/aroma
Warm, clove, spicy, sweet
Health Benefits
Relieve pain
Numbing effect
Eliminate free radicals
Prevent tetanus
Treat indigestion
Relieve anxiety
Increase blood flow
Metabolism
Tones immune system
Traditional uses
It is a treatment for chest problems, rheumatism, depression, bronchitis and stress.
It aids nervous tension, nausea, stomach cramps, flatulence, digestion and exhaustion.
It also relieves aching of muscle and joints.
Precautions
Its overuse causes irritation of skin and mucus membrane.
Use it in adequate amounts.
Avoid by pregnant women.
People with sensitive skin should avoid it.
Other Facts
It is blended with geranium, ginger, orange, lavender, ylang ylang and patchouli.
