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Pimenta dioica (Allspice)

Allspice tastes like a combination of spices such as cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. That is why the word “all” was used in its name to describe it! it has a flavour that is unique to itself. The unripe berries and leaves of the plant are used to make medicine. Allspice is used for indigestion (dyspepsia), intestinal gas, abdominal pain, heavy menstrual periods, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, colds, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It is also used for emptying the bowels. Allspice is rich in plant compounds that may have cancer- fighting, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The scented oil(eugenol) from Allspice have been used in perfumery, candle making and in other cosmetic manufacturing.

cinnamomum zeylanicum (Cinnamon)

Cinnamomum zeylanicum known as ‘Ceylon cinnamon’ or ‘true cinnamon’, grows as an ever-green tree native to Sri Lanka. Due to unique chemical properties over other varieties, Ceylon variety has the highest reputation and demand in the world. The history of the cinnamon plantations in Sri lanka runs back thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used it as long ago as 2000 BCE. The first indications of Cinnamon run back to about 2800B.C as references in several historical writings. Portuguese chased after cinnamon and stepped into Ceylon. The spicy aroma of cinnamon enhances both sweet and savory foods. It was primary used for preserving meat and the retard the growth of bacteria. zeylanicum has also been found in various other folklore treatments against inflammation of eyes, dyspnoea, leucorrhoea, rheumatism, neuralgia, wounds, toothache and diabetes

Piper nigrum (Pepper)

Pepper is the most widely used spice in the world and known as “King of the Spices”.Peppercorns were a much-prized trade good often referred to also as “black gold”. Pepper has been in global use since the fourth century BC. in the middle ages, pepper was the preferred currency, prized by the wealthy. Europeans discovered Sri Lanka and other spice lands for pepper and other spices.Sri Lanka is a home to a number of wild pepper types. Black pepper is widely used as a ‘hot’ cooking spice and seasoning. It has been used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years due to its high concentration of potent, beneficial plant compounds. Piperine is considered a type of antioxidant that helps to lower the risk of chronic illnesses like atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and neurological conditions. This compound has a positive effect on nutrient bioavailability as well.