CAYENNE

Medicinal properties: stimulant, tonic, sialagogue, alterative, rubefacient, carminative, digestive. Botanical name:  Capsicum  annum  =  Capsicum fructesens Yoruba name: Ata josi Common name: Chilly pepper,  Bird’s  pepper, African red pepper. It is the smallest pepper. It is important to note this for proper identifications there are other chilly which do not have medicinal properties of ayenne and so may not be effective remedy.

Cayenne is used in combination with most herbs as catalysts. It is good for the health of the elderly. In asthma it is used with other herbs, i.e. cayenne plus ginger, garlic and honey. Cayenne has carminative action thereby stimulating peristalsis of the digestive system. Very beneficial in the treatment of hypertension as it helps to clean the arteries. Also used in the treatment of yellow fever. A poultice of cayenne is used for relieving rheumatic pains. Cayenne is good for the kidney, spleen and pancreas.  Used also in lockjaw and in stomach ulcer.  For the treatment of stroke patient with relevant herbs, 3-6 teaspoonful of tea daily. Cayenne is good for the treatment of uvula. It relaxes. A cream made with cayenne will remedy psoriasis. For arthritis  ointment prepared from shea butter (ori, Yoruba), nutmeg and cayenne is rubbed on the affected part.

Dick Quinn provides the following comprehensive information on cayenne, the magic herb that cured his heart disease:  Bright red fruit on a small perennial shrub that blooms with white flowers in late summer. There are many varieties from the most powerful pepper grown in Sierra Leone to the mild paprika enjoyed in Hungary. One of the most effective stimulants, cayenne targets the digestive and circulatory systems primarily.  Cayenne regulates blood pressure, strengthens the pulse, feeds the heart, lowers cholesterol, thins the blood, cleanses the circulatory system, heals ulcers, stops hemorrhaging, speed healing of wounds, rebuilds damaged tissues, eases congestion, aids digestion, regulates elimination, relieves arthritis and rheumatism, prevents the spread of infection and numbs pain. Cayenne stimulates every system and cell of the body. Valued as an astringent, stimulant, and anti-bacterial agent. Acts as a diaphoretic to iduce sweating, a rubefacient to increase circulation at the skin surface, and a carminative to help prevent and eliminate gas. Used to stimulate the appetite and promote the flow saliva which in turn aids digestion. Aids digestion and soothes intestinal ailments by stimulating the stomach to produce mucus. Cayenne helps the arteries, veins and capillaries regain the elasticity of youth by feeding the cell structure. Helps to equalize circulation by regulating the flow of the blood from the head to feet. Cayenne strengthens the pulse by increasing the power, not the frequency. Generally boosts the overall health of the entire cardo-vascular system. Diet helps cayenne’s ability to help the body. Protein intake is therefore essential for cayenne to work properly. Helps to thin blood and prevent blood clots.  Stimulates the body’s  fibrinolytic system to prevent clots forming and dissolving clots that have already formed. The fibronolytic action is temporary say 30 minutes only to prevent excessive bleeding in case of wounds. Daily doses of cayenne keeps the fibrinolytic system operating efficiently. In more ways than any other herbs, cayenne gets the blood moving. Touted as the purest and most certain stimulant known to man, cayenne is considered to be one of the best crisis herbs. Cayenne boosts the energy level and eases damages effect of stress on the body. Cayenne stimulating effect is immediate but transient. In experience on human subjects, cayenne was found to increase the subject’s ability to concentrate. The stimulant and anti-fatigue effects were found to be immediate, temporary and harmless. Cayenne helps faster assimilation of nutrients in food ingested with cayenne. Cayenne itself contains many nutrients essential to the health of the circulatory system, and these include alpha-tocopherols, vitamin C and minerals. Also contains high amount of vitamin A (beta-carotene), which helps in healing ulcers. The redder the red pepper the more vitamin A it contains. Cayenne holds more vitamin C  and beta-carotene than any other plant in the garden. Cayenne’s high minerals content includes sulphur, iron, calcim, magnesium and phosphorus which makes it effective treatment for diabetes,gas,arthritis, pancreatic and throat disorders. Acts as a catalysts. Cayenne intensifies the beneficial effects of other herbs ensuring speedy thorough distribution of the herb’s active components to the important functional centers of the body such as  those responsible for metabolism, data transmission, cellular respiration and neutral hormonal activity. A little bit of cayenne goes a long way. Since just a small quantity of cayenne dramatically increase the efficiency of most herbs, the catalyst herb is added t nearly added to every herbal combination available. Added to garlic for example, cayenne speeds up the antibiotic action of other herbs. Cayenne boosts the power of garlic so much it is akin to taking liquid penicillin. Together, garlic and cayenne lower blood pressure safely and rapidly. Cayenne is used in formulas for pain relief, infection, respiratory ailments, female problems, and thyroid balance and heart treatments. Cayenne is an ingredient in laxatives, diuretics and ulcer medications. Added to ginger, cayenne helps clean out the bronchial tubes. The addition of cayenne to any herbal formula speeds the formula. Cayenne is used to soothe gas , diarrhea, asthma and toothaches. Proven effective in healing gastric ulcers. Recommended as gargle for sore throat and hangover. Can be added to fruit juice such as grape fruits, orange, carrots, lemons, lime, cucumber, etc. Externally cayenne is effective pain killer or anesthetics. Used in poultices as an irritant or counter-irritant. Exposure to cayenne can cause pain but prolonged  exposure deadens pains, including arthritis, rheumatism and bursitis. One remedy for arthritis entails rubbing cayenne tincture on the inflamed joint, wrapping tightly in red flannel and letting it rest the night. One of the most powerful cures for hemorrhoids. Application of cayenne ointments brings relief from hemorrhoids. Cayenne has been applied dry on wounds to relieve pains. Applied to wounds it acts as both analgesic and antibiotic. Application of cayenne to wounds can kill bacteria, anesthetize the pain, and according to folklore expel foreign objects. A little cayenne goes a long way. Cayenne is an essential herb the powdered form of which should be available on the dining table to adds to cereals, soups and stews when at table. As noted elsewhere part of the reason of coming out with this book is the urge to tell my experience with cayenne and other wonderfully simple herbs. 

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