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CAYENNE
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
This spicy pepper has
many health benefits that
range from pain relief to
the common cold ... |
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Cayenne stimulates
circulation |
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Cayenne
is also known as red
pepper or hot
pepper. Applied
topically it is a
pain reliever
because it activates
nerve endings to
produce
counter-irritation,
which distracts the
brain from the
painful stimuli. It
is used for
rheumatism,
arthritis (osteo and
rheumatoid),
neuropathies,
itching and
frostbite.
Cayenne increases
circulation, both
centrally and in the
extremities.
It does this by
activating type “C’
neurons. |
These neurons
increase the
contractility of the
heart and dilate
vessels.
Cayenne’s
circulatory effects
are helpful for
diabetic circulatory
compromise,
Meniere’s disease,
heart disease and
low blood pressure.
In the stomach
cayenne increases
blood flow,
decreases stomach
spasms and causes a
minor irritation of
the stomach lining.
This irritation is
actually helpful
because it
stimulates the
secretion of
acid-protective
mucus, which can
heal ulcers.
Cayenne can be
purchased as a
spice, in the
grocery store, for
use in cooking.
It can also be
purchased at the
health food store as
an encapsulated
powder or tincture.
The strength of
cayenne in the spice
aisle is variable
and depends on the
initial quality of
the herb and how
long ago it was
processed. The
active ingredients
in cayenne degrade
over time.
Encapsulated powder
or tinctures can be
purchased as a
standardized
product, which
assures that active
ingredients are in
the pepper and that
you are taking in
the same medicinal
amount with each
dose.
Topically cayenne
can be found in
creams, salves and
rubs, some of which
are also
standardized.
Cayenne
is an eye, wound and
mucous membrane
irritant so use
caution when
handling cayenne
creams, salves,
tinctures or open
cayenne capsules.
Cayenne decreases
blood clotting and
should not be used
by those who are
taking blood
thinning medications
or aspirin. Because
cayenne increases
circulation it can
adversely affect
blood pressure and
may decrease the
effectiveness of
blood pressure
medication. Cayenne
may also alter the
effect of the MAO
inhibitor
psychiatric drugs. |
Cayenne–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Berries. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Cardiovascular
disease,
cold hands
and feet,
indigestion,
arthritis,
preventative
for colds
and flus,
pain relief.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Internally
1200mg daily
of
standardized
extract (to
greater than
0.25%
capsaicin or
150,000 heat
units).
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Echinacea,
colloidal
silver,
glucosamine
sulphate,
MSM,
chondroitin
sulphate,
hawthorn,
garlic,
marshmallow,
slippery
elm. |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Avoid
contact with
the eyes.
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Do not use
cayenne if
you are
taking
blood-thinning
medication,
high blood
pressure
mediation,
MAO
inhibitors
or aspirin. |
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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