Pimenta Dioica is an empirically rich Ayurvedic traditional medicine used in India and other parts of the world. It has numerous properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anticancer effects.

Pimenta dioica is a shrub endemic to the warm parts of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. It is used as a spice in many dishes, particularly in coastal areas.

There are two varieties of pimenta dioica, the Southeast Asian and the Caribbean.