Allspice: Benefits for Digestion, Uses and How to Use It
Allspice: Benefits for Digestion, Uses and How to Use It IMPORTANT: Allspice is generally safe when used in the usual culinary amounts. However, in large medicinal doses (concentrated essential oils or extracts) it can irritate mucous membranes and is not recommended. Eugenol, its main active compound, can have a mild anticoagulant effect, so people taking blood-thinning medication, those with clotting disorders or anyone scheduled for surgery should be cautious and talk to their doctor. Allspice essential oil should never be applied undiluted to the skin or taken internally. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should limit themselves to culinary amounts and avoid concentrated extracts. People with an active stomach ulcer, severe reflux or a known allergy to cloves or cinnamon should introduce allspice cautiously. Allspice does not replace medical treatment: for persistent digestive problems, severe abdominal pain or unclear symptoms, see a doctor. ...