PRIMARY USES:

Cardiovascular Support, Circulatory Stimulant, Digestive Complaints, Cold Hands and Feet, Join, Muscle and Nerve Pain, Weight Loss, Immune Support

PROPERTIES:

Cardiovascular Tonic, Digestive Tonic, Stimulant, Rubafacient (increases blood flow to area when applied topically), Carminative (reduces gas), Diaphoretic (increases sweating and peripheral circulation), Sialagogue (stimulates saliva secretion)

INDICATIONS:

Cayenne has been used throughout history as an important culinary spice and as a reliable remedy to treat stomach ailments, circulatory problems, and joint and muscle pain. Capsaicin is the active constituent in  Cayenne hat contributes to most of its spicy flavor and medicinal benefits. The fruit also contains vitamins A and C, and antioxidant carotenoids and flavonoids.

Cayenne is a cardiovascular tonic that can strengthen the heart, arteries, capillaries, and nerves by stimulating blood flow. It normalizes circulation and can be used to treat both high and low blood pressure, and is also indicated for insufficient peripheral circulation leading to cold hands and feet such as in Raynaud’s. Research also reports it may help lower blood cholesterol levels, inhibit platelet aggregation (clotting), and decrease oxidative stress.

As a digestive tonic, Cayenne provides relief for indigestion, colic, and flatulent dyspepsia. It has antimicrobial properties that make it effective for fighting off intestinal pathogens and helping relieve diarrhea.

Applied topically, Cayenne can help those with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint and muscle pain, fibromyalgia, nerve pain (including neuralgia and shingles), and pain after surgery. It reduces the amount of substance P (SP), a neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain information to the central nervous system. SP is released by nerves and inflammatory cells and functions by attaching to the neurokinin-1 receptor. It promotes inflammation and participates in inflammatory diseases. By decreasing SP, Cayenne inhibits the brain from receiving pain messages and thus gives one a sense of relief.

Reports exist hat Cayenne may have positive effects on lipid metabolism and blood sugar control. The spicy pepper may help reduce high insulin levels associated with insulin resistance and obesity by means of its action on insulin receptors in the liver. Other studies suggest Cayenne can help support weight loss by increasing fat oxidation, preventing abdominal adiposity, suppressing appetite, and increasing feelings of satiety.

For supporting the immune system and fighting off colds and flu, Cayenne increases sweating and circulation helping rid the body of toxins and pulling more immune compounds into the blood. It is also a strong antimicrobial, helping the body destroy microorganisms, and strengthening resistance to illness causing organisms.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS AND CAUTIONS:

Very spicy hot or pungent as a liquid, so beware of the harshness in taste.

COMPLIMENTARY FORMULAS & SINGLE HERBS:

Hart Formula (Herbal cardiovascular tonic)

CoQ10 (For cardiovascular health)

Joint Tonic (liquid extract for Joint Pain & Arthritis)

Relax (liquid extract to help with pain management)

Glucosamine/Chondroitin (to maintain healthy & connective tissue)

Immuno Well Rx & Immuno-Tonic (Formulas for immune support)

Sinus Blaster (Formula containing cayenne for sinus congestion, colds & flu)