Allspice

 Pimenta officinalis or Pimenta dioica Steam distilled, primarily from the shells of the crushed berries (green fruits) OR leaves. Has a balsamic spicy scent, fruity with a tea-like undertone. The Berry oil is considered better, as it doesn't have as much eugenol as the leaf oil and is better for sensitive skin. The berry oil is sometimes adulterated with clove, stem or leaf oil. First called pimento (Spanish for pepper) because it was thought to be a kind of pepper. Later it was realized that it was closer to cloves and cinnamon with a hint of nutmeg; therefore the name Allspice. Is a favorite modifier in many high-end men’s fragrances.

CAUTIONS: This is a fiery oil and must be used with care. May inhibit blood clotting. Has a moderate risk of skin sensitization and mucous membrane as do most oils.  Dilute properly to .3%.

CHARACTER:   “Motivated Warmth” Yang, Courage, Fighting Edge, Energetic, Determined, Spirited resilience. “Light the flame.” “Heat with backbone.” A drumbeat that gets the village moving.

ETHERIC COLORS:  Deep Brick Red, Burnished Copper, Dark Brown

CRYSTALS/GEMS:  Tiger Eye, Pyrite, Carnelian, Garnet, Red Jasper, Hematite, Mahogany Obsidian, Yellow Apatite, Red aventurine, Mookaite, Pietersite, Sunstone

MUSICAL:  F#, C#; hand drums, latin percussion, brass accents, energetic folk music

NUMBER:  3    

CHAKRA:  Solar, Root, Sacral

ELEMENT:  Fire , Earth      

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle

ASTRO:  Mars, Aries, Leo, Sun

ENERGY TYPE:  Mostly 3, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Phenol

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Calm, Uplifted mood, Promote sleep, Clear energy blockages, Assertive communication, Enthusiasm, Motivation, Courage to act, Creative spark, Decisive leadership

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Suppressed Anger, Stress, Fatigue, Exhaustion, Depression, Sluggishness, Stagnation, Blocked creativity, Procrastination, 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:  viral or skin infections, bacteria in the colon, sinusitis, bronchitis, colds, coughs, cellulite, tight muscles, pain, insect bites, headache, leg cramps, oral/dental care, arthritis, indigestion, nausea 

PROPERTIES:  muscle relaxant, circulation stimulant, anti-viral

BLENDS WITH:  Other spice oils, geranium, laurel, lavender, neroli, orange, patchouli, spearmint, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, Roman chamomile (So far, I haven't added it to any blends.)

 

Key Constituents~~ Eugenol (65-85%), methyl ether, cineole, alpha-phallandrene, limonene, beta carophyllene, methyleugenol, gamma cadinenel

ARCHETYPES: ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY, DECORATOR, DEFENDER, 

EXPLORER, MEDIATOR, DIVA, SPOKESPERSON, FIRE CAPTAIN, MOTIVATOR, WARM COMMANDER/GENERAL, COURAGE CATALYST, DRUM LEADER

PERSONALITY:   

+ Practical, intelligent, strong, steady, lively company, warm hearted, generous, approachable. 

+Can be conservative, but does enjoy a bit of excitement as long as it doesn’t interfere with their well-being.   

+ They take their home life serious and will defend everyone in it 

+ Enjoys all the material possessions needed for a comfortable life.   

+ Will first and foremost please themselves.  They make good entrepreneurs and leaders/managers.

 +Stand up for their rights and usually get them. They do not explode, but activate with direction. They expect service and honesty from everyone. 

+Speaks their reality and truth, saying what they need to. 

+Listen, even they do not agree.  Can accept or reject criticism. 

+They do enjoy law and order, and everything in its place.  They are good at restarting stalled projects. 

-If negative, they see anger as being projected - others are angry, or their anger is another's fault and the language tends to be "you made me". Anger can give an excuse to blame others. They can speak with an argumentative tone, even when not really arguing.

-May be manipulating, sometimes over controlling and irritable. 

• May procrastinate, over think without moving.

Allspice is less sharp than Clove. Less immediate than Ginger.

Less ideological than Turmeric.