Can Pimento Leaves Make Tea?

Pimento Leaves are used mainly as a tea to treat bacterial and fungal infections, reducing blood sugars and occasionally for rheumatism. They are reputed to be an effective deterrant for the urge to smoke; chewing a few leaves is supposed to reduce the cravings.

What are Pimento leaves good for?

Extracts of Pimenta Leaves Have Hypotensive Effect. Known as folk remedy used for treatment of high blood pressure, obesity and digestion problem in Central America, as well as treatment for menstrual cramps and abdominal pain in Caribbean culture, cardiovascular effects of Pimenta dioica were investigated.

How do you use pimento leaves?

To use as a part of the marinade process, wash the leaves, crush them into finer bits and rub on poultry/meat with other seasoning to include pimento berries. This allows the pimento flavor to soak through through the poultry/meat. The leaves can also be used on the grill by placing the poultry/meat on a bed of leaves.