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Allspice medicinal (sweet peas). Legends, myths, symbolism, description, cultivation, methods of application
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Sweet pepper (sweet pea), Pimenta officinalis. Photos of the plant, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism Sort by: Pepper (Pimenta) Family: Myrtle (Myrtaceae) Origin: Central and South America Area: Allspice grows in the tropical forests of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean. Chemical composition: The main components of the essential oil, which is extracted from the leaves and fruits of allspice, are eugenol, cymene, linalool and methylchavicol. The plant also contains tannins, flavonoids, carotenoids and other biologically active substances. Economic value: The essential oil of allspice is used in pharmaceuticals and perfumery. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat a number of ailments. In addition, allspice is used in cooking to add flavor and flavor to various dishes. In some regions of the world, allspice is also used in traditional medicine to treat indigestion, headaches, and other ailments. Legends, myths, symbolism: In some traditions, allspice is associated with feminine power and energy. For example, in Jamaica, allspice is called "lady's hello" and is considered a symbol of feminine beauty and sensuality. Also, allspice can symbolize exoticism and mystery, as it was unknown in Europe for a long time and was considered a precious exotic product. In some cultures, this pepper is associated with magic and spirituality.
Sweet pepper (sweet pea), Pimenta officinalis. Description, illustrations of the plant Allspice, Pimenta officinalis var. Piper pimenta L. Botanical description, history of origin, nutritional value, cultivation, use in cooking, medicine, industry
A small evergreen tree up to 10 m high. The leaves are oval, pointed, opposite, petiolate, bluish in color. The flowers are small, greenish-white, collected in a false brush. The fruit is a globular berry, blue-green when unripe. The homeland of the plant is Central America, where even now it grows wild. Allspice is cultivated in Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, India, Indonesia. The main supplier of allspice to the world market is the island of Jamaica. Unripe fruits (pimentas) are harvested, dried in the sun and cleaned of pedicels. Dry berries acquire a brownish or brownish color, their aroma intensifies. Pimentos contain a large amount of essential oil, the main component of which is eugenol. The fruits and leaves of allspice serve as a source for obtaining essential oil, which is used in medicine, especially in dental practice, as an antiseptic. The smell of allspice is the same as black pepper, but more aromatic, because it combines the smell of nutmeg, black pepper and cinnamon. When crushed, allspice acquires a beautiful dark beige color with a reddish tint. Use it in all types of marinades: for meat, mushrooms, fish. Not a single fish dish (soup, aspic, minced fish, sauces for boiled fish) is complete without allspice. Use it as a spice for flavoring sausages, ham, casseroles. Authors: Kretsu L.G., Domashenko L.G., Sokolov M.D.
Sweet pea. Botanical description, plant history, legends and folk traditions, cultivation and use
If you look closely at the flowers of the plant, you can not help but see that they look like a boat. Two fused upper petals form the nose of the boat, and two side petals form oars, where the upper wide petal serves as a flag or sail. A multi-colored, cheerful, cheerful flower is somewhat reminiscent of a moth and therefore belongs to the moth family. Pea seeds have been found in piled structures in Switzerland and Hungary from the Bronze Age and even the Stone Age. They were found in a charred form during the excavations of Troy. This indicates that peas have been known for a long time both in the East and in the West. During Christmas time, among Ukrainians, Poles and Germans, in a group of mummers, the character "pea bear" walked - a guy wrapped in pea straw from head to toe. It can be assumed that this carnival character is directly related to such playful expressions in Russian as "a stuffed pea", "a pea jester". Information has been preserved that in Ukraine back in the twentieth century ritual attributes of caroling participants and, in particular, the figure of a horseman were made from pea stalks. Such an exhibit is preserved in the fund of the Museum of Ethnography and Artistic Crafts of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Lvov. It is interesting to note that A. A. Afanasiev derived such words as roar, thunder, peas from a common etymological root. This linguistic relationship, according to the author of "The Poetic Views of the Slavs on Nature", contributed to the fact that among the ancient Slavs the pea became a symbol of the pagan god of lightning and thunder - Perun. In passing, we note that from the magical imitation of the sound peals of thunder, the most ancient and most common musical instruments among the Slavs could have arisen - ideaphones (clay rattles), where dry peas probably played the role of percussion. Some idea of such a noise instrument is given by the well-known and now children's folk toy - a pig's bladder filled with peas. Much longer in Ukrainian folklore, the significance of peas as a love symbol has been preserved. In the famous fairy tale "Katigoroshko", the hero's mother becomes pregnant after she swallows a pea. In the Ukrainian language there is an expression "jump into peas", which means adultery, uneven love relationships. In ancient folklore literature, O. Kolberg mentions the ritual use of a pea wreath in the celebration of roasting in Pokuttya: according to legend, only a married woman could put on this wreath, while wreaths, symbolizing the end of the harvest of other agricultural crops, adorned the heads of only girls. A wreath of pea stalks in the Ukrainian wedding song foreshadowed the birth of a child, while among the Poles it was a refusal to marry. The main semantic meaning of peas in traditional Ukrainian folklore did not exclude its other symbolic interpretations. So, due to some similarity of peas with human tears, a persistent association of them with the impending misfortune or misfortune was established among the people. Today, peas have already lost their significance as a ritual attribute. And today only works of folklore remind of its former semantic meaning. But small bouquets of sweet peas with the finest shades of multi-colored petals still give us joy. In addition, fences and fences, walls and verandas are decorated with curly stems of sweet peas, for which the plant is grown in boxes or tubs with earth. Author: Krasikov S.
Jamaican pepper (allspice), Pimenta officinalis Lindl. Botanical description, distribution, chemical composition, features of use
Myrtle family - Myrtaceae. Evergreen tree 10-20 m high. The leaves are relatively large, oval and pointed. The flowers are small, white. The fruit is a blue-green berry. Distributed in the West Indies, Central and Southern Mexico, Costa Rica, Venezuela. Cultivated in Cuba and Mexico, but mainly in Jamaica. The plant contains an essential oil, the main components of which are eugenol, caryophyllene, cineole, phellandrene.
Allspice spread rapidly in Europe and in many cases replaced black pepper. It combines the aromas of cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg and cloves. Its smell is spicy, the taste is spicy, burning. It must be used with caution, as it is a strong spice. Allspice not only adds aroma to dishes, but also changes their taste. The use of allspice as a spicy-aromatic additive helps to eliminate flatulence. It is used for cooking various types of meat, mainly lamb, gravies and other dishes. Allspice well complements vegetable dishes, fish, fish salads, game sauces, vegetable soups, jelly, canned vegetables. It is also used for the preparation of various marinades, puddings, cookies, pies. In a small amount, it gives a peculiar taste to fruit compotes. They can enrich the taste of special sauces. Authors: Dudchenko L.G., Kozyakov A.S., Krivenko V.V.
Sweet pepper (sweet pea), Pimenta dioica officinalis. Application in cooking
The fruits of an evergreen tree of the pepper family. The tree has long, aromatic leaves and bark that peels off annually. Small whitish flowers are collected in apical inflorescences. The berry has two chambers and each contains one seed. When ripe, the berries turn red and lose their flavor. Therefore, they are plucked green and dried in the sun, as a result of which their surface is wrinkled. One adult tree produces up to 40 kg of dry pepper per year. With allspice, or, as it is also called in everyday life, sweet peas, one of the most famous spices of tropical origin today, Europe met late. Europeans learned about pepper, which had long been used by the Mexican Aztecs, thanks to Christopher Columbus, and they began to season food with it later, only at the turn of the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries. The oldest connoisseurs of allspice in Europe are the British, who consider it a spice of spices, since allspice tastes like a mixture of black pepper, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. The best allspice comes from Jamaica, but it is also produced in Guatemala, Honduras and Brazil. Mexican varieties of allspice have larger fruits, however, they are less fragrant. Whole peppercorns add flavor to roasted meats, especially game meats. They are also put in all sorts of marinades. In ground form, allspice is added to rice, soups, pates, sauces. In large quantities, it goes to the preparation of smoked meats and liqueurs. The essence is also extracted from it, which is used in perfumery and cosmetics. Allspice in the form of peas is usually stored in tightly closed metal or glass containers. It is used both as a whole and in a hammer. It is advisable to grind the peas shortly before use, as storage of ground peppers is accompanied by a significant reduction in flavor. Therefore, a sealed container is required for its storage.
Allspice is currently a rather scarce type of spice. Therefore, the possibility of replacing it with domestic spicy plants is of no small importance. These are plants that have a moderately bitter taste and a strong, spicy-bitter aroma. These include: eugenol basil, camphor basil, city gravilate, gravilate-shaped kolyuria and others. To prepare a substitute for allspice, these spicy plants can be taken in the following ratios. The base (20%) uses dry ground red pepper and dried ground leaves (25%) of eugenol basil. Almost half (10%) take dried ground leaves and inflorescences of sacred vitex, about 15% of dry ground inflorescences of garden marjoram, 9,5% of dry leaves of lemon balm or Moldavian snakehead. From seeds use (20%) coriander. To enhance the aroma, 0,5% eugenol oil is added. Authors: Yurchenko L.A., Vasilkevich S.I.
Sweet pepper (sweet pea), Pimenta officinalis. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology
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Cosmetology: Allspice medicinal is not used in cosmetology. Attention! Before use, consult with a specialist!
Sweet pepper (sweet pea), Pimenta officinalis. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing
Sweet pepper, also known as sweet pea (Pimenta officinalis), is a shrub that produces aromatic leaves and fruits used in cooking and medicine. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing: Cultivation:
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Allspice has many health benefits, including antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, when using allspice medicinal for medical purposes, it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage and consult a doctor.
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