Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)-Healing with Herbs

Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)-Healing with Herbs

Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) is a red, hot, dried chilly pepper available in ground form.

Benefits

• Cayenne is known as an effective blood stimulant that promotes smooth circulation of blood.
• It helps keep high blood pressure and blood cholesterol under control.
• It can also cure gastrointestinal disorders by promoting digestion.
• Capsaicin contained in Cayenne helps alleviate migraine, rheumatic arthritis and skin irritation through external application of ointment containing this element.
• Cayenne Pepper has a diaphoretic property which promotes sweating and helps cure colds, sinus problems and fever. It acts as an expectorant facilitating mucous flow.

How to use Cayenne

• Cayenne extract or tincture is considered to be an effective first aid in emergencies like heart attack and hemorrhage. A teaspoon of this mixed in a glass of warm water should be given to the patient every 15 minutes until the crisis is surmounted.
• Planned and systematic consumption of Cayenne and Hawthorn berries over a period of time may strengthen the heart and reduce the chances of heart attack.
• Use a Cayenne poultice to get relief from back pains. Topical application of Capsaicin may also soothe skin problems like itching and psoriasis.