A precious spice, it enriches dishes with aroma and color in an elegant and enveloping way.
Requested for its essential oil by herbalists, liquorists, apothecaries, cosmetologists, dietary supplements and food companies.
Family
Anacardiaceae
Origin
BRAZIL
Active Principles
Aromatic terpenoids, lignans, resins and tannins.
Curiosity
Also called false pepper, resembling only the other kind of spices.
Particularly delicate, it is also beneficial for the respiratory tract and digestion.
Contraindications
Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers and gastritis.
