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Allspice Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Allspice: Mulled Spiced Wine
Recipes with Allspice: Mulled Spiced Wine
Highly aromatic & spicy, Allspice is an ideal appetizer that refreshes the mouth. It is a delicious addition to meats and desserts, where it doubles as a digestive aid. It's taste and astringency closely resembles cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and it has similar properties and use to those spices.

Improves circulation

Allspice is intense in nature. Its spiciness naturally increases the heart rate. Aromatic compounds dilate blood vessels, making Allspice ideal for improving circulation. As it disperses blood, it is ideal to resolve a bruise, relax muscle pain and soreness, and warm up the joint space in arthritic conditions.

Clears the Respiratory Tract

Allspice's warmth spreads to the lungs, chest and head, acting as an effective decongestant. Allspice warmth clears the respiratory tract and sinuses. As it dilates capillary beds in the skin, it restores color to the skin. But caution, as this can cause a chill.

Muscle Relaxant

The aromatic compounds are useful as an antispasmodic for gas & bloating, asthma, painful menstruation, headaches, and IBS. Like cloves, Allspice is an analgesic that has been used for toothaches and muscle pain.

Energizing Stimulant

Allspice is a bright spice that reduces anxiety and lifts depression.

Digestive Effects

Allspice is an ideal digestive and stomachic. It is especially useful on protein rich foods. As a laxative, it causes looser, more frequent bowel movements. However, it's astringency may be useful for diarrhea as well.

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Is Allspice Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.
SERVING SIZE: 1/8 tsp
SPECIES: Pimenta officinalis
FAMILY: Myrtaceae

Metabolic Nature of Allspice

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES
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The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Subdosha: Kapha Avalambaka, Kapha Bodhaka, Kapha Kledaka, Pitta Pachaka, Pitta Sadhaka, Vayu Prana
Family: Myrtaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Allspice
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Stimulates Peristalsis

STIMULATES-PERISTALSIS

An herb that promotes involuntary smooth muscle contractions to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Numbs Anasthetic

STRONG NUMBS-ANASTHETIC

Inhibits sensation in a particular area.

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Stimulates Front Of Brain

STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Rubefacient

RUBEFACIENT

An herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.

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Clears Sinuses

CLEARS-SINUSES

Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.

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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

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Lump In Throat

LUMP-IN-THROAT

Makes you feel like there is a ball of tension around the Adam's Apple area.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Dries Mouth

DRIES-MOUTH

Makes the mouth feel dry, or pasty.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Allspice

Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Clears-sinuses, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-head, Antiarthritic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Irritates-throat

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Clears-sinuses, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-head, Antiarthritic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Irritates-throat, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Irritates-throat, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Clears-sinuses, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-head, Antiarthritic

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Appetizer, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antiarthritic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Nervine, Stomachic, Analgesic

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Antidepressant, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Burns-toxins

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Numbs-anasthetic, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nervine, Spleen-tonic, Warms-head, Analgesic

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Antidepressant, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Nervine, Warms-head, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Appetizer, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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Mint

Mint has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Nervine, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Analgesic, Appetizer, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Stomachic, Antidepressant, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Rubefacient, Warms-chest

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Nigella (black cumin)

Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Allspice

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Clears-sinuses, Stomachic, Anti-inflammatory, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Dries-mouth, Warms-chest, Antidepressant, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Appetizer, Nervine

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Antiarthritic, Nervine, Antidepressant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Carminative, Warms-head, Decongestant, Analgesic, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Muscle-relaxant

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Rubefacient, Antispasmodic, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Rubefacient, Antibacterial, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins

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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Antiarthritic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Muscle-relaxant, Anti-inflammatory, Nervine

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Rubefacient, Appetizer, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Analgesic, Numbs-anasthetic

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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Muscle-relaxant, Antidepressant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Decongestant, Digestive

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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Antidepressant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Muscle-relaxant

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive

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Bitter Orange Peel

Bitter Orange Peel has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Stimulates-peristalsis, Cardiac-stimulant, Stomachic, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive, Irritates-throat, Nervine, Stimulates-energy

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Stomachic, Antibacterial

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Impact of Allspice

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Allspice affect your temperature?

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0
5
24
5
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your sweat quantity?

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2
20
10
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the color of your tongue body?

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20
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12
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your appetite/hunger?

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9
9
13
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your digestion speed?

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16
8
5
3
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

TOXINS

How did Allspice affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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4
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your stool smell?

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3
21
7
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

Tongue: How did Allspice affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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16
9
7
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the color of your tongue coating?

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8
2
2
19
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your urine smell?

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1
26
4
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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28
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your sweat smell?

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2
24
4
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

HYDRATION

How did Allspice affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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4
23
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the cracks on your tongue?

2
8
18
5
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Allspice affect your energy levels?

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9
20
4
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your muscle tension?

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10
15
5
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your anxiety?

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12
13
7
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the stillness of your tongue?

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20
8
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

DIGESTION

How did Allspice affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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10
17
4
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your appetite/hunger?

2
9
9
13
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your digestion speed?

2
16
8
5
3
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

TONGUE

How did Allspice affect the cracks on your tongue?

2
8
18
5
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

Tongue: How did Allspice affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

2
16
9
7
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the color of your tongue body?

2
20
0
12
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the stillness of your tongue?

6
20
8
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the color of your tongue coating?

3
8
2
2
19
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

STOOL

How did Allspice affect your stool smell?

2
3
21
7
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your stool consistency?

3
7
20
3
1
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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2
16
13
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your stool color?

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1
6
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22
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your stool lightness?

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5
21
5
2
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

URINE

How did Allspice affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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4
23
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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1
28
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your urine clarity?

5
24
5
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your urine smell?

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4
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your urine lightness?

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4
22
7
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

SWEAT

How did Allspice affect your sweat smell?

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4
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your sweat quantity?

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2
20
10
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

SYSTEMIC

How did Allspice affect your anxiety?

2
12
13
7
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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your temperature?

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0
5
24
5
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your energy levels?

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9
20
4
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)

How did Allspice affect your muscle tension?

4
10
15
5
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 34 Study ID:5 (2020-11-09 - 2020-12-06)


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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Allspice may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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Comments & Impressions of 'Allspice'

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Are cinnamon and allspice Hypolipidemics? They are found in a number of bitter preparations that I've found.... Perhaps they are just there to make the true bitters/hypolipidemics taste better ... just wondering? I love allspice in small doses.
- Lisa Westerfield, Robbinsville, NJ
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, 05-04-15 (Reply)
How about a little more information beyond "Allspice liquefies Kapha."?
- , 11-01-18 (Reply)
Allspice is pungent and sharp. These qualities are what help to liquify Kapha.
- Carrie Hoffman, Williams, AZ
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