Pimenta racemosa
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Pimenta |
| Species: | P. racemosa
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| Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) J.W.Moore
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Pimenta racemosais a species of plant in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) that is native to theCaribbeanregion. Common names includeWest Indian bay tree,[3]bay rum tree,[3]andciliment.
Uses[edit]
It is used in cooking and an essential oil is distilled to produce a fragrantcolognecalledbay rum;although the name is similar to names of flavored alcoholic beverages, the concentrated essential oil from the fruit is toxic and renders the product undrinkable.[4]The leaves are also used for herbal teas.[further explanation needed]
Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties[edit]
Extracts from multiple varieties ofPimenta racemosadisplayanti-inflammatoryproperties. These properties are mediated in part byterpenessuch asabietic acidandlupeol,which alterneutrophilmigration into inflamed regions.[5][6]
Pimenta racemosaalso demonstratesantinociceptiveproperties and has historically been used as ananalgesicin the Caribbean.[7]
Description[edit]
The tree is 4–12 m tall and the white flowers, about 10 mm wide, become black, oval fruits measuring 7–12 mm.[8]The ideal conditions forP. racemosaare regular irrigation and bright sunshine.
Ecology[edit]
Pimenta racemosais widely introduced and can become an invasive weed.[8][9]The plants are now grown widely in other tropical areas, includingOceania.
References[edit]
- ^IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2022)."Pimenta racemosa".IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.2022:e.T62783A208346431.doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T62783A208346431.en.Retrieved7 January2023.
- ^"The Plant List: A Working List of all Plant Species".
- ^ab"Pimenta racemosa".Germplasm Resources Information Network.Agricultural Research Service,United States Department of Agriculture.Retrieved2012-08-23.
- ^desert-tropicals.com:West Indian Bay Tree, Bay Rum Tree
- ^Fernández, MA; Tornos, MP; García, MD; de las Heras, B; Villar, AM; Sáenz, MT (18 February 2010)."Anti-inflammatory activity of abietic acid, a diterpene isolated from Pimenta racemosa var. grissea".Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology.53(6): 867–872.doi:10.1211/0022357011776027.
- ^Fernández, A; Álvarez, A; Garcı́a, MD; Sáenz, MT (April 2001). "Anti-inflammatory effect of Pimenta racemosa var. ozua and isolation of the triterpene lupeol".Il Farmaco.56(4): 335–338.doi:10.1016/S0014-827X(01)01080-1.
- ^Garcı́a, MD; Fernández, MA; Alvarez, A; Saenz, MT (March 2004). "Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effect of the aqueous extract from leaves of Pimenta racemosa var. ozua (Mirtaceae)".Journal of Ethnopharmacology.91(1): 69–73.doi:10.1016/j.jep.2003.11.018.
- ^abPacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER):Myrtaceae:Pimenta racemosa(by J.W.Moore)
- ^"USDA PLANTS Profile".
External links[edit]
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