
ALLSPICE
Used in both sweet and savory dishes, allspice is the main ingredient in Jamaican Jerk sauce.
Allspice has a long history in folk medicine in the Caribbean. It is brewed into a tea to relieve colds, ease menstrual cramps, and calm an upset stomach. As a balm, allspice is applied to bruises, sore joints, and muscle aches.
Scientific research shows allspice has many medicinal properties. It relieves pain, eases stomach upset, and kills bacteria and fungus.