Possible Pain Relief
Components in allspice may act as an anesthetic to numb pain. The tannins, or plant-derived chemicals, in this peppercorn-looking spice can reportedly relieve arthritis and sore muscles when used as poultice on the skin or as a bath oil. In addition, a study published in the November 2010 journal "Phytotherapy Research" observed the effects of eugenol on neuropathic, or nerve, pain in rats. Eugenol was injected into the lumbar spinal cord of rats with induced neuropathic pain. Researchers discovered that eugenol helped alleviate nerve pain in the rats. However, additional scientific evidence is needed to prove the effectiveness of allspice components for easing pain in humans.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/408917-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-allspice/#ixzz2eAjWWJK8
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