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Medicinal Use and Health Benefit of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum) - Healing with Cayenne
"If you master only one herb in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is more powerful than any other." Dr. Schulze
"In 35 years of practice, and working with the people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient and the reason is, whenever I go in--if they are still breathing--I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (a teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water, and within minutes they are up and around)." Dr. Christopher


Dr. Patrick Quillin "Cayenne pepper - prized for thousands of years for its healing power. Folklore from around the world recounts amazing results using cayenne pepper in simple healing and in baffling health problems. But cayenne pepper is not just a healer from ancient history.

Recent clinical studies have been conducted on many of the old-time health applications for this miracle herb. Again and again, the therapeutic value of cayenne pepper has been medically validated."In a recent letter to the editors of the New England Journal of Medicine, three Italian doctors describe how they were able to reduce patients' reported dyspepsia symptoms by more than half - by prescribing red pepper powder. In a study of 30 patients with functional dyspepsia, half of the participants received a placebo, while the other half took 2.5 grams of red pepper powder each day (divided into capsules taken before each of three meals). Both groups took their respective treatments for five weeks, and rated their symptoms each day on a scale of zero to three (higher scores indicated more severe symptoms). By the third week, the red pepper group showed a significant advantage over the control group. And by week five, the pepper group's symptoms had declined 60 percent from their baseline scores - while the control group's scores had only decreased about half as much. The symptom scores included ratings for pain, a feeling of fullness, nausea, and an overall score. The red pepper powder produced significant gains in all four areas.
Many herbalists believe that Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb in the herb kingdom, not only for the entire digestive system, but also for the heart and circulatory system. It acts as a catalyst and increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used with them.
Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart.

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Digestion
Cayenne can rebuild the tissue in the stomach and the peristaltic action in the intestines. It aids elimination and assimilation, and helps the body to create hydrochloric acid, which is so necessary for good digestion and assimilation, especially of proteins. All this becomes very significant when we realize that the digestive system plays the most important role in mental, emotional and physical health, as it is through the digestive system that the brain, glands, muscles and every other part of the body are fed.

Heart
Cayenne has been known to stop heart attacks within 30 seconds. For example, when a 90-year-old man in Oregon had a severe heart attack, his daughter was able to get Cayenne extract into his mouth. He was pronounced dead by the medics, but within a few minutes, he regained consciousness. On the way to the hospital, he remained in a semi-conscious state, but the daughter kept giving him the Cayenne extract. By the time they got to the hospital, he had fully recovered and wanted to go home and mow the lawn. The doctor asked what she had given him, as he said it was the closest thing to a miracle he had ever seen.
Capsicum (cayenne pepper) is said to be unequal for its ability to boost circulation and increase heart action. Capsicum exerts a variety of desirable actions on the entire cardiovascular system. It has the extraordinary ability to enhance cardiovascular performance while actually lowering blood pressure. Capsicum has an energizing effect on the entire system. It has traditionally been used for overcoming fatigue and restoring stamina and vigor. It is a natural stimulant without the threatening side effects (palpitations, hyper-activity or rise in blood pressure) of most other stimulating agents.
Because Capsicum boots peripheral circulation and stimulates organ secretion, it expedites the therapeutic delivery and action of nutrients in the body. It will ensure the rapid and even distribution of the active principles of available nutrients to critical function centers, including those involved in cellular respiration, metabolic data transmission and neural-hormonal action. The remarkable ability of Capsicum to stimulate organ secretion and even heart action makes it one of the strongest natural stimulants known. Clearly, Capsicum should be considered nothing less than a wonder herb that has scientifically proven its worth!
If you want to carry something in your first aid kit for a heart attack, carry a cayenne tincture. Even a bottle of Tabasco SauceŽ might be good enough. Dr Christopher discovered that a cup of cayenne tea, one tsp of cayenne in a cup of hot water, stopped a heart attack in under three minutes. If you feel one coming on, try a few droppers-full of cayenne tincture and if that doesn’t stop it, then nitroglycerine wouldn’t work either.

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If a heart attack should occur, it is suggested that a teaspoon of extract be given every 15 minutes or a teaspoon of Cayenne in a glass of hot water be taken until the crisis has passed. Dr. Anderson also knew of a doctor who rushed out into the parking lot and put cayenne tincture into the mouth of a man who had died of a heart attack while he was parking his car. Within a few minutes, the man’s heart starting beating again. More about cayenne and heart attacks
According to Dr. Richard Anderson, using cayenne and hawthorn berries together has a most incredible effect upon the heart. He believes that a regimen of cayenne and hawthorn berries for several months will greatly strengthen the heart, and possibly prevent heart attacks. He states further that if an attack were to occur in someone who had followed this regimen, chances are very good that no damage would occur. He tells the following story about his mother:
“I had her taking hawthorn berries and cayenne when she had a heart attack at the age of 79. Her diet had not been the best, and she was in an extremely stressful situation. While in the hospital, they found three blocked arteries and wanted to operate immediately. They did not think that she could survive for more than a few weeks if they didn’t operate. (How many have heard that story!) The doctors thought it would be very risky to operate, but they had her there, and there was a lot of money to be made. So they decided to take some tests in the hopes that they could find an excuse to operate. In spite of the fact that she had been taking lots of aspirin for her arthritis, smoked like she was the reincarnation of a boiler factory, and had just had a heart attack, they found that her heart was incredibly strong. In fact, they felt that her heart was stronger than most people in their 30’s! The good news was that not only did she survive the operation, but also she stopped smoking! Well worth the operation, don’t you think? In my opinion, that was the best thing the doctors ever did for her. Well, that is what hawthorn and cayenne can do for the heart, and every good herbalist knows it; every good doctor should also know it, but very few do.”

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Emergencies
It is a good idea to always have some Cayenne extract on hand for emergencies. Dr. Anderson carries capsules of cayenne with him in the car and whenever he goes hiking, backpacking or mountain climbing. He says, “You never know when you may find someone having a heart attack or some other emergency.”
The following stories demonstrate only a few of the remarkable emergency uses of cayenne:
If a hemorrhage occurs in the lungs, stomach, uterus or nose, it is suggested that a teaspoon of extract (or a teaspoon of cayenne powder in a cup of hot water) be given every 15 minutes until the crisis has passed. The bleeding should stop in 10-30 seconds. The reason for this is that rather than the blood pressure being centralized, it is equalized by the Cayenne, and the clotting action of the blood becomes more rapid. For external bleeding, take cayenne internally and pour cayenne directly on the wound.
Dyspepsia
In a double-blind study, 30 individuals with dyspepsia were given either 2.5 grams daily of red pepper powder (divided up and taken prior to meals) or placebo for 5 weeks. By the third week of treatment, individuals taking red pepper were experiencing significant improvements in pain, bloating, and nausea as compared to placebo, and these relative improvement lasted through the end of the study.
A placebo-controlled crossover study failed to find benefit, but it only enrolled 11 participants, far too few to have much chance of identifying a treatment effect.

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Pain
Capsaicin cream is well established as a modestly helpful pain-relieving treatment for post-herpetic neuropathy (the pain that lingers after an attack of shingles) peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain that occurs most commonly as a side effect of diabetes, but may occur with HIV as well as other conditions), nerve pain after cancer surgery and arthritis.

Capsaicin instilled into the nose may be helpful for cluster headache. (The fact that this has even been considered a viable treatment option shows how painful cluster headaches can be!) Actual cayenne rather than capsaicin has been tested for pain as well. A 3-week, double-blind trial of 154 individuals with back pain found that cayenne applied topically as a plaster improved pain to a greater extent than placebo.
Skin Conditions
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of almost 200 individuals found that use of topical capsaicin can improve itching as well as overall severity of psoriasis. Benefits were also seen in a smaller double-blind study of topical capsaicin for psoriasis. Topical capsaicin is thought to be helpful for various itchy skin conditions, such as prurigo nodularis, but double-blind studies are lacking.
Cancer
Researchers found capsaicin exhibited anticancer activity (it induced programmed cell death to human cancer cells without affecting normal cells) against pancreatic cancer, an aggressive form of the disease typified by exceptionally poor outcomes." Learn more: A Spicy Twist to Preventing and Treating Cancer

Headaches
Chronic headache sufferers may soon have some new alternatives. The active ingredient in cayenne peppers, capsaicin, is believed to bring headache relief by depleting Substance P, a neurotransmitter that helps send pain signals. learn more: Can Cayenne Peppers Really Cure a Headache?

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Heart Attacks
Dr. Christopher - "In 35 years of practice, and working with the people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient and the reason is, whenever I go in--if they are still breathing--I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (a teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water, and within minutes they are up and around). This is one of the fastest acting aids we could ever give for the heart, because it feeds that heart immediately. Most hearts are suffering from malnutrition because of processed food we are eating, but here it gets a good powerful dose of real food and it's something that has brought people in time after time. This is something that everyone should know how great it is, because a heart attack can come to your friends or loved ones any time. And even yourself. The warm tea is faster working than tablets, capsules, cold tea, because the warm tea opens up the cell structure--makes it expand and accept the cayenne that much faster, and it goes directly to the heart, through the artery system, and feeds it in powerful food. "
The Healing Power of Cayenne Pepper : Complete Handbook of Cayenne Home Remedies
Poderes Curativos De Los Chiles/Healiing Powers of Hot Peppers
Left for Dead This book digs up the dirt on the medical establishment saying that heart surgery can nearly kill you and do you no good in the end, all done with a whopping price-tag. Drugs are favored over herbs since they can be patented and sold to patients for great profits. Dick Quinn gives his personal testimony about nearly dying from heart surgery, but finally getting well by taking Cayenne,Garlic, Onion and other herbs, but mainly Cayenne. He scoured the earth looking for the hottest Cayenne he could find to burn his insides out! But no matter how much it burns, it's all good for you. He started his own herb company servicing mainly heart conditions which had a lot of loyal customers until the FDA... shut him down because his cure was effective and cheap, and the medical establishment did not profit. I ran out and bought some Cayenne and popped several daily. I really didn't get the energy boost he got, but I suppose they're helping. The book tells his story first, then describes some herbs secondly, and then ends with the disadvantages of heart surgery. There are sage quotes about the medical establishment and goodness of healing herbs throughout the book from distinguished men. The book seems somewhat disjointed as it goes into its different, but inter-related parts written by different authors. Quinn's story is short, skims the surface, and has some drama, but certainly is not a candidate for an Oscar winning movie. The writing style is direct, conversational, and informative and skips all literary flourishes to get the news out that herbs can heal. I found particularly interesting that drugs like aspirin merely synthetically imitate the healing effects of herbs, such as aspirin being derived from Willow Bark.

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Dr. John Christopher, famous natural healer, praised the use of Cayenne throughout the time of his practice. He had this to say in his Newsletter titled "Cayenne", Vol 1, Number 12
"In 35 years of practice, and working with the people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient and the reason is, whenever I go in--if they are still breathing--I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (a teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water, and within minutes they are up and around). This is one of the fastest acting aids we could ever give for the heart, because it feeds that heart immediately. Most hearts are suffering from malnutrition because of processed food we are eating, but here it gets a good powerful dose of real food and it's something that has brought people in time after time. This is something that everyone should know how great it is, because a heart attack can come to your friends or loved ones any time. And even yourself. The warm tea is faster working than tablets, capsules, cold tea, because the warm tea opens up the cell structure--makes it expand and accept the cayenne that much faster, and it goes directly to the heart, through the artery system, and feeds it in powerful food.
To show the value of cayenne, and how great it is, and what a wonderful heart food it is, this story has been repeated in a number of publications on doctors in the East who put some live heart tissue into a sterile beaker filled with distilled water, and fed it nothing but cayenne pepper, cleaning off sediments periodically and adding nothing but distilled water from natural evaporation. During the time that they were feeding the heart tissue, they would have to trim it continually every few days because it would grow so rapidly. Having no control glands (pituitary and pineal glands), the tissue just continued to grow rapidly and, because of this, they had to watch it over the years and the doctors and associates kept the heart tissue alive for fifteen years.
After the doctor died, his associates kept it alive for two more years before destroying it so they could do more research work on it. This shows the high food value cayenne gives to heart tissue. This is why so many, many amazing instances have come to light, people who have used cayenne when they had heart attacks because, in most cases, your heart attack is a case of malnutrition. The heart hasn't had a decent meal for so long that it is practically starved, and we give it immediately a good meal instead of whipping it with nitroglycerine or digitalis or some other type of drug to force it to beat rapidly to bring more food values to the heart so that it could find a little help to keep going. Here we give the cayenne directly to the system, and it goes into the heart area acting as a good full meal. Many fast responses come from this."
Historical or traditional use of cayenne
The potent, hot fruit of cayenne has been used as medicine for centuries. It was considered helpful for various conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomachaches, cramping pains, and gas.

[pronk]

Cayenne extract


Cayenne is a potent herb that is actually a pepper. What it does is reason enough to ensure you use this natural cure. The purported health benefits of Cayenne is almost too unbelievable, but its reputation keeps growing among medical researchers as well as alternative health practitioners as the best, the purest, and the most effective stimulant as a natural herbal remedy. It has been used for everything including killing cancer cells in the prostate, lungs and pancreas to immediately stopping a heart attack within 30 seconds. Cayenne pepper increases metabolism by immediately influencing the venous structure. It is nothing short of amazing with its effects on the circulatory system as it feeds the vital elements in the cell structure of capillaries, veins, arteries and helps adjust blood pressure to normal levels. Cayenne helps the digestion when taken with meals and relieves nausea from seasickness, hangover, clears excess mucus from the stomach and improves the appetite. Cayenne has been used as a carminative that helps to relieve gas. Taken internally, it also helps to alleviate and heal stomach ulcers from within and can be used as a poultice for any inflammation. Cayenne is used to arrest hemorrhaging (external and internal) and it is cleansing and healing when used to purify wounds. Cayenne is excellent for warding off diseases and equalizing blood circulation and even for improving athletic performance! Cayenne is the only known herbal remedy or herbal medication to relieve the pain and reverse the disease of arthritis. It is useful as a tonic for the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen and stomach, as well as to treat herpes, shingles and rheumatism. Cayenne is often used to alleviate the pain due to muscle spasms, shingles, bursitis, diabetic neuropathy as well as the phantom pain brought about by amputation. Cayenne has also been helpful for the relieving the pain of menstrual cramps, toothaches, headaches and sore throats. It has been used to address alcoholism and it is known to combat chills. Cayenne has been used effectively to treat bunions, psoriasis, pleuritis and pericarditis. Cayenne, taken internally can quickly improve and eliminate conditions caused by emphysema, colds, flu and other respiratory problems. Cayenne's red color is due in part to its high vitamin A content, which is essential for normal vision, growth, cellular activity, reproduction and healthy immunity. Used in herbal combinations Cayenne becomes the top carrier and catalyst in herbal medicine, because Cayenne can multiply the power of all other herbs.
This herbal extract is great for the circulatory system in that it feeds the necessary elements to help regain the elasticity of youth again, and to adjust blood pressure levels to normal almost instantly. Cayenne also regulates the flow of blood from the head to the feet so that the pressure is equalized; it influences the heart immediately, then gradually extends its effects to the arteries, capillaries and nerves. Capsicum has an energizing effect on the entire system. It has traditionally been used to overcome fatigue and for restoring stamina and vigor. It is a natural stimulant without the threatening side-effects of (palpitations, hyper-activity or rise in blood pressure) of most other stimulating agents.
The vitamin A and C found in Cayenne is useful in clearing blood clots and eliminating plaque from the arteries. Cayenne is believed to counter shock, and when the extract is placed on or under the tongue, it has been said to help alleviate crisis situations such as shock, hemorrhage and heart attack. Capsaicin is described as "TNT" and the chemical's immediate effects take place upon consumption of Cayenne. The heat causes an automatic increase in blood circulation not just in the mouth, but throughout the body. The internal explosion caused by Cayenne pepper results in blood flow at rates of speed able to break through blockages and ward off diseases and equalizes blood circulation, which works to prevent strokes and heart attacks. Using Cayenne pepper extract and Hawthorn berries together has an incredible effect on the heart. Cayenne and other red chili peppers have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation, while increasing the body's ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance integral to the formation of blood clots.
Cayenne is a forgotten therapeutic agent against anorexia, liver congestion, and vascular troubles. What this miracle herb can do is reason enough to ensure a natural cure for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. It is used internally to improve overall circulation in the body and it is highly effective in causing hemorrhoids and varicose veins to regress. The development of hemorrhoids is often due to poor circulation and cleanliness, but it may also have to do with poor digestion and lack of nutrition. Cayenne will help the body to absorb nutrition before it passes through. It will also help to improve blood circulation, helping the body to cleanse by taking the waste out while circulating properly. It has been used to prevent common digestive problems such as indigestion, heartburn, sluggish digestion, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Cayenne is also given internally in atonic dyspepsia and flatulence and may stimulate the gall bladder reflex.
Cayenne is a superb herbal remedy for rebuilding the tissues in the stomach, facilitating healing with stomach and intestinal ulcers. An interesting study was done to see if capsicum would irritate or cause ulceration in the intestines. On the contrary, it was found that the herb did no harm and actually sped up the healing of ulcers. Cayenne is considered to be an anti-inflammatory and may ease aspirin-induced upset stomach and damage due to alcohol.
Cayenne is said to support the body's ability to speed up the metabolism of fat and may be helpful in reducing weight gain due to high fat diets by increasing the liver enzymes accountable for fat metabolism and decreasing fat deposits in the liver which is important peripheral tissues affecting insulin resistance. Inflammation related to obesity is known to contribute to the development of a wide range of disorders including Type-2 diabetes, heart disease, insulin resistance and fatty liver disease.

Capsicum contained in Cayenne pepper extract will stablilize blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Cayenne is considered a very powerful stimulant that can boost metabolism and enhance athletic performance.
It is very beneficial to diabetics in that it can bring down blood sugar levels and breakdown the carbohydrates which will control the fluctuation of sugar levels after meals. Scientists in Toronto, Canada hospital say they have proof that the body's nervous system helps trigger diabetes, and have opened the door to a potential cure of the disease that affects millions. Diabetic mice became healthy overnight when injected with capsaicin, they began to produce insulin almost immediately. Cayenne has also been found to be beneficial in the treatment of pain caused by diabetic neuropathy.
Cayenne is particularly rich in lutein and beta carotene, two substances that are regarded as beneficial for good eye health. These nutrients may significantly decrease the risk of developing macular degeneration of the eyes.
Cayenne relieves pain when taken both internally and applied externally. It provides natural heat, and the active agent in this herb is a strong pain-killer that alleviates the joint pain of arthritis, rheumatism, muscle spasms, cramps and bowel pain. Additionally, Cayenne stimulates the release of endorphins by the brain, chemicals that relieve pain that may be helpful in treating cluster headaches and diabetic nerve damage. In one study, people who suffered from cluster headaches were instructed to rub capsaicin inside their nostrils and outside their noses. In 5 days, 75% reported reduced pain and fewer headaches. Cayenne can also be temporarily effective in relieving toothaches and rubbed on the gums may prevent tooth decay.The natural herbal extract used topically with a salve can relieve the pain of shingles. Creams containing capsaicin have reduced post-operative pain for mastectomy pain and for amputees suffering from phantom limb pain. Prolonged use of capsaicin has been found to reduce the itching of dialysis patients.
In addition to its high capsaicin content, Cayenne Pepper is an excellent source of vitamin A carotenoids, that are not only a potent antioxidant, but a nutrient essential for the health of all epithelial tissues (the tissues that line all body cavities including the respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts). Beta carotene may therefore be helpful in reducing the symptoms of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Cayenne is an overall tonic that is said to strengthen the immune system and believed to build up resistance to illness, sore throats, sinus infections and colds. Capsicum has a powerful action on the mucus membrane, and in hoarseness and in sore throat. A gargle made with Cayenne is particularly beneficial. Cayenne can actually raise the body temperature a bit, as it stimulates circulation and blood flow to the skin. An herbal diaphoretic, it can reduce fevers and relieve the congestion of colds and sinusitis.
Cayenne's red color is due in part to its content of vitamin A, which is essential for normal vision, growth, cellular activity, reproduction and healthy immunity. It is useful to arrest hemorrhaging, both internal and external, and is also beneficial for clear skin and vision. For external applications, Cayenne extract is used to treat a number of skin irritations and is good for a natural acne treatment.
By starving them of oxygen, capsicum causes tumor cells to die. One article written in 2006 in Reuters suggested that the main ingredient in Cayenne, capsaicin, was found to destroy prostate cancer cells in studies. Cancer cells self-destruct through the process called apoptosis when in the presence of Cayenne. It has been verified that capsaicin in Cayenne helps eliminate leukemic, pancreatic and prostate cancer cells in the body.
Excellent results have been seen with Cayenne in the treatment of alopecia, male pattern baldness, and for women who are experiencing hair loss. Since the early days of medical practice, it has been used as a linament for the scalp as it stimulates growth by triggering off the blood circulation to the scalp, which then increases its nourishment and hair growth. Today, most hair tonics contain Cayenne or capsaicin extracted from the herb.
Cayenne is said to be effective in destroying many types of worms.

[billyloco]

Thanks tt & pronk for sharing this eye opening information!!

[ttwarrior1]

never tried the extract, can u feel it

[pronk]

You betcha, it stings little bit. Take 4-5 drops w. warm water every morning prior to breakfast.

[QuantumLeap]

I doubt very much that cayenne pepper could help stop a heart attack but I've heard a lot about the health benefits of capsaicin which is a component of many peppers.

[paranoyd androyd]

You betcha, it stings little bit. Take 4-5 drops w. warm water every morning prior to breakfast.

where does it sting? and how many ounces of water do you mix it with?

[MadTiger]

I doubt very much that cayenne pepper could help stop a heart attack but I've heard a lot about the health benefits of capsaicin which is a component of many peppers.

I used it to get my circulation back on track. Keep your blood flowing properly can help stop a heart attack. Of course, there are multiple things that go on with that; you would just be helping one of them.

[chilidog]

I'm from the South, so I already put cayenne on so many things that I cook. I definitely believe that it has medicinal properties. Anytime my wife gets a stuffy nose, I give her a tsp of cayenne mixed with water and have her chug it. Stuffy nose goes away really fast. Or if you're too cold, have some cayenne.

[Big Bear]

Cayenne extract


Cayenne is a potent herb that is actually a pepper. What it does is reason enough to ensure you use this natural cure. The purported health benefits of Cayenne is almost too unbelievable, but its reputation keeps growing among medical researchers as well as alternative health practitioners as the best, the purest, and the most effective stimulant as a natural herbal remedy. It has been used for everything including killing cancer cells in the prostate, lungs and pancreas to immediately stopping a heart attack within 30 seconds. Cayenne pepper increases metabolism by immediately influencing the venous structure. It is nothing short of amazing with its effects on the circulatory system as it feeds the vital elements in the cell structure of capillaries, veins, arteries and helps adjust blood pressure to normal levels. Cayenne helps the digestion when taken with meals and relieves nausea from seasickness, hangover, clears excess mucus from the stomach and improves the appetite. Cayenne has been used as a carminative that helps to relieve gas. Taken internally, it also helps to alleviate and heal stomach ulcers from within and can be used as a poultice for any inflammation. Cayenne is used to arrest hemorrhaging (external and internal) and it is cleansing and healing when used to purify wounds. Cayenne is excellent for warding off diseases and equalizing blood circulation and even for improving athletic performance! Cayenne is the only known herbal remedy or herbal medication to relieve the pain and reverse the disease of arthritis. It is useful as a tonic for the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen and stomach, as well as to treat herpes, shingles and rheumatism. Cayenne is often used to alleviate the pain due to muscle spasms, shingles, bursitis, diabetic neuropathy as well as the phantom pain brought about by amputation. Cayenne has also been helpful for the relieving the pain of menstrual cramps, toothaches, headaches and sore throats. It has been used to address alcoholism and it is known to combat chills. Cayenne has been used effectively to treat bunions, psoriasis, pleuritis and pericarditis. Cayenne, taken internally can quickly improve and eliminate conditions caused by emphysema, colds, flu and other respiratory problems. Cayenne's red color is due in part to its high vitamin A content, which is essential for normal vision, growth, cellular activity, reproduction and healthy immunity. Used in herbal combinations Cayenne becomes the top carrier and catalyst in herbal medicine, because Cayenne can multiply the power of all other herbs.
This herbal extract is great for the circulatory system in that it feeds the necessary elements to help regain the elasticity of youth again, and to adjust blood pressure levels to normal almost instantly. Cayenne also regulates the flow of blood from the head to the feet so that the pressure is equalized; it influences the heart immediately, then gradually extends its effects to the arteries, capillaries and nerves. Capsicum has an energizing effect on the entire system. It has traditionally been used to overcome fatigue and for restoring stamina and vigor. It is a natural stimulant without the threatening side-effects of (palpitations, hyper-activity or rise in blood pressure) of most other stimulating agents.
The vitamin A and C found in Cayenne is useful in clearing blood clots and eliminating plaque from the arteries. Cayenne is believed to counter shock, and when the extract is placed on or under the tongue, it has been said to help alleviate crisis situations such as shock, hemorrhage and heart attack. Capsaicin is described as "TNT" and the chemical's immediate effects take place upon consumption of Cayenne. The heat causes an automatic increase in blood circulation not just in the mouth, but throughout the body. The internal explosion caused by Cayenne pepper results in blood flow at rates of speed able to break through blockages and ward off diseases and equalizes blood circulation, which works to prevent strokes and heart attacks. Using Cayenne pepper extract and Hawthorn berries together has an incredible effect on the heart. Cayenne and other red chili peppers have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation, while increasing the body's ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance integral to the formation of blood clots.
Cayenne is a forgotten therapeutic agent against anorexia, liver congestion, and vascular troubles. What this miracle herb can do is reason enough to ensure a natural cure for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. It is used internally to improve overall circulation in the body and it is highly effective in causing hemorrhoids and varicose veins to regress. The development of hemorrhoids is often due to poor circulation and cleanliness, but it may also have to do with poor digestion and lack of nutrition. Cayenne will help the body to absorb nutrition before it passes through. It will also help to improve blood circulation, helping the body to cleanse by taking the waste out while circulating properly. It has been used to prevent common digestive problems such as indigestion, heartburn, sluggish digestion, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Cayenne is also given internally in atonic dyspepsia and flatulence and may stimulate the gall bladder reflex.
Cayenne is a superb herbal remedy for rebuilding the tissues in the stomach, facilitating healing with stomach and intestinal ulcers. An interesting study was done to see if capsicum would irritate or cause ulceration in the intestines. On the contrary, it was found that the herb did no harm and actually sped up the healing of ulcers. Cayenne is considered to be an anti-inflammatory and may ease aspirin-induced upset stomach and damage due to alcohol.
Cayenne is said to support the body's ability to speed up the metabolism of fat and may be helpful in reducing weight gain due to high fat diets by increasing the liver enzymes accountable for fat metabolism and decreasing fat deposits in the liver which is important peripheral tissues affecting insulin resistance. Inflammation related to obesity is known to contribute to the development of a wide range of disorders including Type-2 diabetes, heart disease, insulin resistance and fatty liver disease.

Capsicum contained in Cayenne pepper extract will stablilize blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Cayenne is considered a very powerful stimulant that can boost metabolism and enhance athletic performance.
It is very beneficial to diabetics in that it can bring down blood sugar levels and breakdown the carbohydrates which will control the fluctuation of sugar levels after meals. Scientists in Toronto, Canada hospital say they have proof that the body's nervous system helps trigger diabetes, and have opened the door to a potential cure of the disease that affects millions. Diabetic mice became healthy overnight when injected with capsaicin, they began to produce insulin almost immediately. Cayenne has also been found to be beneficial in the treatment of pain caused by diabetic neuropathy.
Cayenne is particularly rich in lutein and beta carotene, two substances that are regarded as beneficial for good eye health. These nutrients may significantly decrease the risk of developing macular degeneration of the eyes.
Cayenne relieves pain when taken both internally and applied externally. It provides natural heat, and the active agent in this herb is a strong pain-killer that alleviates the joint pain of arthritis, rheumatism, muscle spasms, cramps and bowel pain. Additionally, Cayenne stimulates the release of endorphins by the brain, chemicals that relieve pain that may be helpful in treating cluster headaches and diabetic nerve damage. In one study, people who suffered from cluster headaches were instructed to rub capsaicin inside their nostrils and outside their noses. In 5 days, 75% reported reduced pain and fewer headaches. Cayenne can also be temporarily effective in relieving toothaches and rubbed on the gums may prevent tooth decay.The natural herbal extract used topically with a salve can relieve the pain of shingles. Creams containing capsaicin have reduced post-operative pain for mastectomy pain and for amputees suffering from phantom limb pain. Prolonged use of capsaicin has been found to reduce the itching of dialysis patients.
In addition to its high capsaicin content, Cayenne Pepper is an excellent source of vitamin A carotenoids, that are not only a potent antioxidant, but a nutrient essential for the health of all epithelial tissues (the tissues that line all body cavities including the respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts). Beta carotene may therefore be helpful in reducing the symptoms of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Cayenne is an overall tonic that is said to strengthen the immune system and believed to build up resistance to illness, sore throats, sinus infections and colds. Capsicum has a powerful action on the mucus membrane, and in hoarseness and in sore throat. A gargle made with Cayenne is particularly beneficial. Cayenne can actually raise the body temperature a bit, as it stimulates circulation and blood flow to the skin. An herbal diaphoretic, it can reduce fevers and relieve the congestion of colds and sinusitis.
Cayenne's red color is due in part to its content of vitamin A, which is essential for normal vision, growth, cellular activity, reproduction and healthy immunity. It is useful to arrest hemorrhaging, both internal and external, and is also beneficial for clear skin and vision. For external applications, Cayenne extract is used to treat a number of skin irritations and is good for a natural acne treatment.
By starving them of oxygen, capsicum causes tumor cells to die. One article written in 2006 in Reuters suggested that the main ingredient in Cayenne, capsaicin, was found to destroy prostate cancer cells in studies. Cancer cells self-destruct through the process called apoptosis when in the presence of Cayenne. It has been verified that capsaicin in Cayenne helps eliminate leukemic, pancreatic and prostate cancer cells in the body.
Excellent results have been seen with Cayenne in the treatment of alopecia, male pattern baldness, and for women who are experiencing hair loss. Since the early days of medical practice, it has been used as a linament for the scalp as it stimulates growth by triggering off the blood circulation to the scalp, which then increases its nourishment and hair growth. Today, most hair tonics contain Cayenne or capsaicin extracted from the herb.
Cayenne is said to be effective in destroying many types of worms.

does it give you the shits?

[thechaoz]

Doesn't for me.. Taste great too..

[Big Bear]

Doesn't for me.. Taste great too..

how expensive and where do u buy it? health food store?