Limited research has been done at this time, but allspice appears to share many of the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of other plant phenols. For example, like ginger, allspice contains the compound eugenol. And like ginger, allspice has a similar--though less well known--reputation for soothing digestive issues such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps and constipation [1].

Allspice also contains the flavonoid quercetin. Its presence in red wine, onions, green tea and apples has been well publicized, but many people are not aware that allspice also provides quercetin. Quercetin's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and vasodilator effects are well established by extensive research [2].

Besides quercetin, allspice is also high in vitamin C. Quercetin acts synergistically with vitamin C to augment its inhibition of oxidative stress [3]. Quercetin and vitamin C are available as concentrated supplements, of course. But in keeping with our emphasis on a healthy diet, we strongly suggest the inclusion of whole foods such as allspice (and besides, it tastes better than pills and capsule!)

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1. Medicinal Properties of the Jamaican Pepper Plant Pimenta dioica and Allspice. Published in Current Drug Targets, 2012

2. Serum C-reactive protein concentrations are inversely associated with dietary flavonoid intake in U.S. adults Published in the Journal of Nutrition, 2008

3. The role of quercetin and vitamin C in Nrf2-dependent oxidative stress production in breast cancer cells Oncology Letters, March 2017