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Cayenne Pepper Capsicum minimum

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Common Names
Cayenne Pepper , Capsicum ,African Pepper, Chillies, Bird Pepper
Botanical Name
Capsicum minimum
Family
SOLANACEAE Nightshade Family
Cayenne Pepper Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Aches & Pains * Cough * Digestion/Indigestion * Fibromyalgia * Gout * Heart Tonics/Cordials * IBS * Lupus * Migraine Headache * Neuralgia * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Properties: Carminative* Antispasmodic* Rubefacient* Antibacterial* Styptic* Vasodilator* Antioxidant* Antiscorbutic*
Parts Used: Fruit, ripe and dried
Constituents:Capsaicin, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids


Cayenne contains natural
pain relieving compounds

In herbal treatment today, capsaicin is used for rheumatism, arthritis, and as an internal disinfectant and a heart stimulant. capsaicin, an extract from cayenne and other peppers, can dramatically reduce chronic nerve pain. Studies have proven its usefulness for arthritis, shingles, trigeminal neuralgia, and diabetic neuropathy. Applied topically, the capsaicin in cayenne blocks a chemical involved in the nerve transmission of pain. It appears to act by decreasing the concentration of substance P, the primary chemical used by nerve cells to transmit pain signals. This effect can require several weeks of regular use. Massage a balm containing cayenne into your temples for headaches, or take encapsulated cayenne.

Cayenne is also rich in salicylates, natural aspirin like compounds. Cayenne pepper warms the body by quickly dilating small capillaries and increasing circulation to the skin. The herb's most prominent attribute is to increase circulation, and is often added to activate and complement other herbs.

In first aid applications, capsaicin is applied topically to quickly stimulate blood flow to an injured area while acting as a nerve block and reducing pain. The powdered herb when applied to an open wound, helps stem bleeding.

Side Effects:
Don't touch your eyes with your hands after you have handled capsaicin cream, or cayenne powder.(wash with milk or vinegar) Use in moderate amounts,excessive use internally can cause stomach upset.
How to Use: Cayenne Pepper
Preparation Methods :Capsules, oil infusion, salves, tinctures and creams.

remedyRemedies using : Cayenne Pepper Asthma tincture* Bacteria Fighting Gum Rinse* Boneset herb tea* Cayenne and Yarrow Tea* Cayenne Infused oil* Cayenne pepper poultice* Cayenne Pepper Tea* Cayenne pest control* Cayenne Powder * Cayenne to stop bleeding* Fire Starter* Garden insecticide spray* Hot Pepper rub* Lobelia and Cayenne Liniment*


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referencesCayenne Pepper Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Aches & Pains * Cough * Digestion/Indigestion * Fibromyalgia * Gout * Heart Tonics/Cordials * IBS * Lupus * Migraine Headache * Neuralgia * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Capsaicin, cayenne for :Fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia pain Capsaicin depletes substance P, so that the pain fibromyalgia is lessened
Cayenne for :Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis Clinical studies have demonstrated its value in alleviating pain and discomfort from rheumatoid arthritis. Salicylates (like those in aspirin) add to its pain-preventing power.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Cayenne for :Digestive enzymes
Digestive enzymes Cayenne fights internal bacteria, relieves gas, and accentuates the action of digestive enzymes.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Cayenne for :Topical pain relief
Topical pain relief Applied topically, it works partly as a counter irritant, but it also blocks a body chemical integral to the transmission of pain impulses. Salicylates (like those in aspirin) add to its pain-preventing power.
Cayenne for :Headaches
Headaches Massage a balm containing cayenne into your temples for headaches, or take encapsulated cayenne.
Cayenne for :Shingles, neuralgia
Shingles, neuralgia Studies have proven its usefulness for arthritis, shingles, trigeminal neuralgia, and diabetic neuropathy.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Cayenne for :Cayenne metabolism boost
Cayenne metabolism boost Overweight. A clinical study conducted by scientists at Laval University in Quebec found that eating cayenne at breakfast decreased appetite and led to lower fat and calorie intake throughout the day. Cayenne helps boost your metabolism and induces the body to burn off more fat instead of storing it in the body

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Cayenne (capsaicin) for :Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome Capsaicin may stimulate the bowel and is not generally considered appropriate for people with irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bowel inflammation.
Cayenne (capsicum) for :Expectorant, lungs
Expectorant, lungs The antioxidants in peppers support the lungs, and the capsicum thins mucus,allowing you to expel it easier.
Cayenne (capsicum) for :Cardiovascular tonic
Cardiovascular tonic Internally capsicum, reduces cholesterol and triglycerides, and helps keep the blood flowing smoothly through veins and arteries. Antioxidant properties in peppers enhance their cardiovascular properties.
Plant Description


  • Flowers:
  • Plant Class:Perennial Shrub up to 3 feet tall, frost sensitive
  • Leaves:
  • Fruit: Scarlet red fruit (peppers), with white seeds.Over 130 species of peppers contain capsaicin, though cayenne is used most often in herbal medicene.
  • Preferred Habitat:
  • Flowering Season:
  • Distribution: Native to Central America,.popular in Latin and Southwestern American cuisines. Grown as a garden plant in almost all temperate zones.

Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
history

Cayenne or Capsicum derives its name from the Greek, 'to bite', in allusion to the hot pungent properties of the fruit and seeds. First introduced to Britian from India in 1548 and Gerard mentioned it as being cultivated in his time. It was mentioned by the physician who accompanied Columbus on his second voyage to America.

Astrology:
folkloreAll kinds of guinea pepper are under Mars, and are of a fiery, sharp, biting taste, and of a temperature hot and dry, to the end of the fourth degree; they burn and inflame the mouth and throat so extremely that it is hard ot be endured, and if it be outwardly applied to the skin in any part of the body, it will exulcerate and raise it as if it had been burnt with fire, or scalded with hot water. Nicholas Culpeper
Quick Tips
Put a heaping tablespoon of dried and powered cayenne pepper in a shallow pan over a low flame and allow the fumes to pervade the air. Mice, rats, even cockroaches abhor the fumes, which are perfectly safe for humans and pets.
Carry Tabasco sauce (cayenne peppers in vinegar) with you when you travel to protect against unsanitary food preparation.
To remove capsaicin from the hands, milk or vinegar may be more effective than water

Common Misspellings: midicianl

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