ALLSPICE MAGICKAL PROPERTIES FOR SPELLS & WITCHCRAFT
ALLSPICE MAGICKAL PROPERTIES, SPIRITUAL MEANING, USES, AND CORRESPONDENCES FOR USE IN SPELLS, WITCHCRAFT, AND MAGICK
Let's talk about allspice
That spice you probably have hiding in the back of your pantry? Turns out, it's got way more going on than just making your pumpkin pie taste good. Let’s dive into the magickal side of this little berry and see what it can do for your magick.
It’s known as that warm, cozy flavor in your holiday baking, but allspice can do so much more. Think abundance, luck, and courage. It's super easy to find, costs next to nothing, and can seriously boost your spell work.
Learn how you can use it to attract good vibes, boost your courage, or even just make a delicious cup of tea. If you're curious about adding a little extra spice to your life, both in and out of the kitchen, you're in the right place.
LATIN NAME: Pimenta dioica
MAGICKAL PROPERTIES & SPIRITUAL MEANING: Abundance | Luck | Success | Courage
IS IT NECESSARY: No, but it’s great to have for adding to other spell work to boost abundance
EASY TO FIND: Yes, you can find in grocery stores, in herb shops, and online
COST: Approximately $1 to $3 an ounce
PARTS USED: Dried Berries
GODS/GODDESSES: Oya | Sekhmet
ELEMENTS: Fire
ZODIAC SIGNS: Aries | Scorpio
PLANETS: Mars
ENERGY: Masculine | Expressive | Active
FLOWER LANGUAGE SYMBOLISM: Compassion and Remembrance
FOLKLORE & MAGICK: Allspice is so named due to the fact that is seems to taste like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and pepper. The Mayans used it to flavor chocolate. Allspice was a major discovery in the Caribbean islands and brought back to Europe by the Spanish. Locally the berries were used to ward off evil and is a prominent spice used in Jamaican Jerk seasoning. It’s a key ingredient is most tonic waters.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Allspice contains eugenol which can kill germs and is an analgesic. Historically it’s been rubbed on the gums to relive the pain of a toothache. It also has antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s a great digestive stimulant. It can boost mood when added to food or consumed as a tea.
MAGICKAL & SPIRITUAL USES: Being associated with the element of fire, allspice can be a powerful herbs to use in spells. It can enhance creativity and passion, making it useful in love spells. It’s excellent for use in abundance and wealth spells. Carry three berries for luck and abundance. Anoint an orange candle with allspice oil and burn for courage. Can be added to love spells to increase passion.
THERAPEUTIC USES: Allspice tea can be used to ease gas and stomach pain. A compress can be used to ease arthritis and nerve pain and inflammation. The oil can be rubbed on gums to ease a toothache.
WARNINGS: Generally safe when using the dried berries. Do not use the essential oil if you have history of blood clots, use anticoagulants such as aspirin or any prescribed blood thinner. Don’t use before surgery and avoid mucus membranes. There isn't enough reliable information to know if allspice is safe to use as a medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. The small amounts found in food is generally safe.
IDEAS FOR USING IN SPELLS AND MAGICK: Allspice is great to use in spell work to increase the energy in the spell due to its fiery nature. A tea made can boost courage and improve the mood before a big event such as a date or giving a public speech. Carry the berries with you for love, courage, and passion or to boost abundance.
When extracted into a tincture or glycerite:
BEST EXTRACTION RATIO: Bitters 1:4 | Tincture 1:4 | Glycerite 1:4
BEST ALCOHOL PROOF: 150 proof
TIME TO STEEP: 1 to 2 weeks
FLAVOR: Warm, spicy, pungent has hints of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and pepper
CHEMISTRY: Eugenol, volatile oils, phenolic acids, cinnamaldehyde
The information provided is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment. Always consult your doctor or physician before taking any herbs or supplements. Herbs may have side effects, cause individual sensitivities or allergies, or interact with medications, and it is important to discuss these risks with your healthcare provider. Exercise caution if you are pregnant or nursing before taking any herbs or supplements.
This website and information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Occult properties of herbs are provided for historical interest only. All magick and magickal items, recipes, and formulations are intended for curio only. No magickal effects are guaranteed.
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