Pimento leaf

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PIMENTO TREE is indigenous to Caribbean Islands. It was found growing in Jamaica by early Spanish explorers who were very impressed with the taste and aroma of the berries and leaves.Pimento is also grown in Mexico, but it is Jamaica that has the longest history. Jamaica is the largest exporter of pimento seeds and leaves.Pimento also known as PIMENTA DIOICA is closely related to the bay tree and to cloves. Also known as allspice, the ground pimento combines the characteristic flavor and aroma of cloves,nutmeg,cinnamon and pepper, all combined in one spice,hence the name allspice.
It is also known, however, as Jamaican Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta or Pimento, English Pepper or Newspice.

PIMENTO TREE is indigenous to Caribbean Islands. It was found growing in Jamaica by early Spanish explorers who were very impressed with the taste and aroma of the berries and leaves.Pimento is also grown in Mexico, but it is Jamaica that has the longest history. Jamaica is the largest exporter of pimento seeds and leaves.Pimento also known as PIMENTA DIOICA is closely related to the bay tree and to cloves. Also known as allspice, the ground pimento combines the characteristic flavor and aroma of cloves,nutmeg,cinnamon and pepper, all combined in one spice,hence the name allspice.
It is also known, however, as Jamaican Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta or Pimento, English Pepper or Newspice.

    • Pimento Leaves are used mainly as a tea to treat bacterial and fungal infections, reducing blood sugars and occasionally for rheumatism. They are reputed to be an effective deterrant for the urge to smoke; chewing a few leaves is supposed to reduce the cravings. They most certainly act as a digestive and calm upset stomachs from over indulgence. Traditionally, in the Caribbean, women infuse the leaves in white rum for menstrual pain. The leaves contain trace amounts of Eugenol which is an anti microbial agent.

    • The leaves and wood both are used in smoking jerk seasoning, but they are traditionally used for medicinal purposes as described.

    • Whilst the fruit (the berries and its ground version) are well known in the West, The leaves are relatively unknown outside the Caribbean except where migratory patterns have introduced them in our multi cultural society.