Pimento berry

Eugenol and methyl eugenol present at notable levels. Eugenol is a skin and mucous membrane irritant; methyl eugenol is a suspected carcinogen.

Low dermal concentration recommended.

Not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Oral caution: anticoagulants.

Pimenta dioica is native to Jamaica. Dried berries (called 'allspice' for their combined aroma of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg) are a famous spice.

Main production: Jamaica, Mexico, Honduras.

Family Myrtaceae.

In perfumery, pimento berry is a 'spicy' note, used in oriental and masculine fragrances.