Allspice essential oil is a spicy oil with an aroma true to the spice used in baking. Here, you will learn practical ways to incorporate it into your aromatherapy routine with our Allspice Essential Oil Recipes and Diffuser Blends.

The name “allspice” refers to its scent, which resembles a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Allspice essential oil has a sweet, spicy aroma that can add a nice twist to your favorite oil blends. It is also great for refreshing yourself.

Allspice is an evergreen tree indigenous to the West Indies and South America. Historically, it has been used as a digestive aid.

Keep reading to learn more about this exciting essential oil and how it can benefit your health and wellness.

Allspice Essential Oil Spotlight

Allspice essential oil (Pimenta dioica), also known as Jamaican pepper or pimento berry, has a sweet, spicy scent similar to cloves. The allspice tree can reach a height of about 30 feet. The fruits are picked before fully ripe and dried in the sun. The berries turn from green to a dull reddish brown during drying.

Allspice Essential Oil Blends Well With

Allspice essential oil is a versatile oil that can be used in various ways. One of the most popular ways to use allspice oil is to create aromatic blends. Its warm, spicy scent goes well with other spice essential oils, such as clove, anise, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Allspice blends well with:

• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Geranium
• Ginger
• Laurel Leaf
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Marjoram
• Neroli
• Nutmeg
• Orange
• Patchouli
• Peppermint
• Black Pepper
• Spearmint
• Ylang Ylang

Therapeutic Uses:

Arthritis, fatigue, muscle cramps, rheumatism, muscle/joint stiffness, chills, congested coughs, bronchitis, stomach cramp, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, depression, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, tension and stress (from The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless, page 34).

Therapeutic Properties:

Antiviral, Antispasmodic, Calmative, Antibacterial, Analgesic, Muscle
Relaxant.

All Spice Essential Oil Substitutes

Allspice essential oil can be difficult to find and may not be on hand. Luckily, several substitutes can be used in its place.

Clove essential oil is among the most popular substitutes for Allspice essential oil. Clove oil has a similar spicy-sweet scent and can be used in many of the same ways.

Ginger essential oil is another great allspice essential oil substitute. Other spice essential oils, like nutmeg and cinnamon, are excellent choices.

Cinnamon oil has a strong, spicy aroma that can be used to add depth to any recipe.

Allspice Essential Oil Benefits

Allspice oil has a high content of eugenol, similar to clove oil. Allspice and clove oil share many of the same benefits and uses, which is why clove oil is the best substitute for allspice oil, as noted above.

Eugenol is a known irritant to mucous membranes and skin, so it should never be used at full strength when applied topically, dilute it in a carrier oil first.

Allspice essential oil has many benefits, including alleviating anxiety, reducing inflammation, and promoting healthy digestion. Here are more allspice oil benefits:

• Relieves muscle cramps and stiffness
• Acts as a mild sedative
• Calms indigestion and nausea
• Eases cold symptoms
• Relaxes the body and mind
• Has a warming effect (rubefacient)
• Grounding scent for cologne
• Localized numbing effect
• Protective against infections in cuts (antiseptic)

Allspice Essential Oil Uses

When creating a blend recipe, it's important to start with a small amount of allspice oil and then add other oils until you find a combination you like. Allspice oil can also be used on its own to create a pleasant and inviting environment.

Whether you diffuse it in your home or add it to your favorite lotion, allspice oil is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Muscle Rub

Its analgesic and anesthetic (numbing) qualities make it effective for pain. This oil helps to dull the sensation to the location it is applied to and can be used to decrease pain registered by the pain receptors (nociceptors). It has also been useful in relieving pain caused by neuralgia. Add one drop to a tablespoon of carrier oil and apply it to the sore area.

Massage Oil

Allspice makes a nice therapeutic addition to a massage. Add it to a massage blend to provide a gentle warming sensation that stimulates circulation and increases blood flow. Its pleasant scent can also assist with relaxation. Check out the allspice essential oil recipes section for DIY blends.

Immune Boost

Due to its antioxidant properties, it is excellent for supporting the body’s natural immune system. For immune support, try using a few drops in an aromatherapy inhaler blend; see our wellness inhaler recipe below.

Digestive Aid

This oil is wonderful for digestive issues. Allspice can help relieve digestive upset, gas discomfort, and nausea. It can also ease stomach cramps and spasms. Add one drop of allspice and two drops of ginger to a tablespoon of carrier oil for quick use. Then, massage onto your stomach in a clockwise motion.

Allspice Essential Oil Recipes

Are you looking for ways to include allspice in your DIY blends? Here are four simple yet effective essential oil blend recipes.

Allspice Diffuser Blends

Allspice oil is a favorite in diffuser recipes, especially in fall blends. Blend it with cinnamon, clove, and sweet orange to create an immune-boosting autumn aroma.

Add one of the allspice essential oil blends below to your aromatherapy diffuser with recommended water for your diffuser tank. I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer, adjust drops as desired. Read more about diffusing essential oils.

Allspice and Orange Diffuser Blend

Here is a spicy citrus oil blend with a hint of lavender. Turn on and enjoy this uplifting and revitalizing recipe.

• 3 drops Allspice
• 2 drops Orange
• 1 drop Lavender Oil

Welcome Home

Vanilla helps to sweeten this diffuser blend, which will freshen up your home and give it a welcoming scent.

• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Allspice
• 1 drop Sandalwood

Peaceful Morning

Here is an uplifting blend to brighten your morning. Its scent is energizing and refreshing.

• 5 drops Bergamot
• 3 drops Allspice
• 2 drops Pine

Autumn Spice Diffuser Blend

Need some spice in your life? Here is a powerful all-spice blend!

• 4 drops Allspice
• 3 drops Nutmeg
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark (or Leaf)

Relaxing Meadow

Allspice blends well with floral oils, including chamomile and ylang ylang. Give it a try.

• 3 drops German Chamomile
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang
• 2 drops Allspice

Where to Buy Allspice Essential Oil?

Buy only high-quality, 100% pure essential oils when purchasing. If you are looking to buy allspice essential oil, here are some brands we like:

• Barefut
• Edens Garden
• Plant Therapy

General Essential Oil Precautions

Never use essential oils undiluted in the eyes or mucous membranes. Do not take them internally unless you are working with a qualified practitioner. Keep out of reach from children.

Use essential oils with extreme caution on children; be sure you have researched the oil and that it is safe for use on kids.

If applying an essential oil topically (on your skin), you may perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body, use 1-2 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil like jojoba oil, read more here.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. For more information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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More Essential Oil Blends and Oil Spotlights

If you liked the allspice essential oil recipes and diffuser blends, check out more oily spotlight posts:

• Magnolia Oil
• Nutmeg Oil
• Cardamom Oil
• Juniper Berry Oil
• Patchouli Oil