2 articles on cayenne - Donna

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Btw, 6 capsules 3 times per day is what I am taking. Take it with

meals. It does not burn the stomach!

This link on cayenne explains a little more about it's benefits.

http://www.lifebalm.com/cayenne_herb.html#stimulant

One of the most important uses of (Cayenne is as a circulatory

stimulant, an herb that feeds the necessary elements into the ceil

structure of the arteries, veins, and capillaries so that they,

regain youthful elasticity and so that the blood pressure reduces

itself to normal. When the venous structure becomes loaded with

sticky mucus, the blood cannot circulate freely, so higher pressure

is needed to force the blood through. Cayenne equalizes the blood

pressure, influencing the heart immediately, and then extending its

effects to the venous structure (SNH:407). It also works to cut the

mucus in the venous system, and indeed in all the systems throughout

the body.

Cayenne is a certain remedy for heart attack; as a stimulant, it can

start the heart into action again, and as it facilitates blood flow

throughout the body, it will keep the heart going. Used as a heart

attack preventative, along with the mucusless diet and a healthful

life-style, Cayenne can do wonders in toning and rebuilding the heart

and keeping it in top condition. As we will discuss later, Cayenne is

one of the richest and most stable sources of Vitamin E, which is

known to be a heart builder.

The most common medical use of Cayenne is as a gastric stimulant and

digestive aid. It rebuilds the stomach tissue and stimulates

peristalsis, thus assisting in assimilation and elimination. In the

West Indies, a preparation called Mandram is used for weak digestion

and loss of appetite; this is made of thinly sliced, unskinned

cucumbers, shallots, chives or onions, lemon or lime juice, Madeira,

and a few pods of Cayenne well mashed up in the liquids. It can be

used as a chutney or garnish (Gri: 176)

Cayenne is used as a diaphoretic-sweat inducing-herb, especially

useful when combined with other powerful diaphoretics such as yarrow,

blue vervain, bayberry, etc. It should be given when a chill is

coming on, to offset a cold, or to help break a fever, as it sustains

the portal circulation (Klo:220) and assists in the removal of mucus,

as well as inducing perspiration.

If one believes in the use of emesis to cleanse the stomach, such as

the Thomsonians did, large doses of Cayenne will certainly do the job

without causing any harm to the patient. If combined with an emetic,

such as Lobelia, Cayenne will help the emesis continue over a longer

period and prevent bruising or other discomfort. If a person swallows

a noxious substance or polluted food or drink, this Lobelia-Cayenne

combination will work surely to bring it up. Be sure not to induce

vomiting, however, if a corrosive substance has been ingested.

As related above, Cayenne works powerfully to arrest bleeding. You

can place Cayenne powder or tincture directly upon an open wound,

even one that is gushing blood, and by the count of ten, the bleeding

will cease. If there is internal hemorrhaging, in the lungs, stomach,

uterus or nose, have the person take a teaspoonful of Cayenne in a

glass of quite warm water; the blood pressure will be equalized,

taking the pressure off from the affected part, clotting will begin,

and the hemorrhage will stop. For hemorrhage of the lungs, a vapor

bath with warm Cayenne can do the same thing. In an external wound,

even if the cut is so deep it goes to the bone you may fill it with

Cayenne pepper and the bleeding will stop and the wound will heal

beautifully. A woman fell while descending stairs to the basement and

struck her head on the overhang above the staircase. She fell on her

elbow and hip as well, but she had hit her eye so: badly that it was

oozing blood down her face. She found her way upstairs, and " dumped a

pile of Cayenne into her hand and pressed it against her wounded eye "

(Herbalist:March, 1978:30). She also took Cayenne internally and

applied an ice pack. By this time the bleeding had stopped, and she

applied Dr. 's Comfrey Poultice, made with wheat-germ oil

and honey, to her eye wound and other facial wounds. When she went to

the doctor, he cleaned out the wound and told her that she would

bruise very badly and that, if she wished, he would recut the wound

and stitch it, as she had passed the eight-hour limit for stitches.

She kept taking the Cayenne and rubbing wheat-germ oil and other oils

and herbs on the wound. She also applied wet hot packs for the

itching associated with healing. After a few days, the marks of the

accident were nearly cleared up, although the doctor had predicted

many days of discolor and discomfort. This lady—who has teenage

grandchildren—credits her quick healing to Cayenne (Ibid.)

Cayenne is used externally as a liniment as well, effective for

wounds, bruises, scalds, bums, and sunburns, applied freely. You can

rinse the mouth with the liniment for pyorrhea (Mal:84). It brings

out toxic poisons and can be used to relieve lung congestion as well

as external problems. It will bring relief for the sufferer of

rheumatism. A simple liniment is made by simmering 1 tablespoonful of

Cayenne in 1 pint of Apple cider vinegar; bottle, unstrained, while

still hot. You can also combine the Cayenne with other herbs, such as

Golden Seal, Lobelia, etc., to obtain their beneficial effects in the

liniment. A plaster of Cayenne, made with bran or hops and combined

with Lobelia, is valuable in pneumonia, pleurisy, and other

congestions. Many famous commercial ointments sold by Rawleighs,

Watkins, and others, are high in Cayenne.

Cayenne is extremely valuable as an emmenagogue. It will act as a

carrier for uterine herbs such as Blessed thistle, taking them

directly to the uterus. When expectant mothers go into labor,

midwives commonly give them a drink made of Cayenne, apple cider

vinegar, honey, and warm water. This stimulates good contractions,

gives energy—and as an added benefit, circumvents any possible

hemorrhage and acts as an anti-shock remedy, as labor often brings

about shock. In fact, this combination is a most efficient anti-shock

remedy and should be supplied in any case of shock. Cayenne in hot

water alone will also work.

Cayenne will increase a person's feeling of vitality and activity—as

it is a stimulant—without any bad after-effects, such as do other

stimulants. Combined with Lobelia, it is wonderful in cases of

depression or low spirits.

Capsicum is an excellent antiseptic. For infectious sore throat,

combine it with slippery elm and lobelia. It will kill germs when

applied to wounds, and can he taken to ward off diseases one has been

exposed to (Herbalist 1:1:33).

Since it works so effectively to eliminate mucus from the body, it is

an excellent expectorant. Mixed with ginger, it does a wonderful job

of cleaning out the bronchial tubes and sinus cavities and relieving

immediately all problems of colds and congestion (Mal:85).

Cayenne is used as an accentuator with other herbs; it increases the

value and healing properties of the herbs and carries them to the

afflicted part of the body. Indeed, Cayenne affects every portion of

the body through its marvelous action in the venous structure. It

relieves cramping or pain throughout the system. It reduces

inflammation and reduces hemorrhoids, even when they are serious and

painful. It can help cleanse the system of alcoholism and even reduce

the discomfort of a hangover, or worse, the miseries of delirium

tremens. It has been said to be a sure assist in cases of diphtheria,

used internally and externally as a fomentation of the tincture. It

has been combined with other herbs to make an excellent eyewash-

though the user needs a bit of courage the first time! It will

relieve a relaxed throat, toning it up immediately. If you soak the

oil in cotton, you can apply It to an aching tooth, and the relief

will last a long time. Sprinkle a little of the powder into your

socks at night if you suffer from cold feet; your toes will be warm

all night. Rub it on if you have a sprain or a backache. Drink the

tea if you have problems with flatulence. The American Indians used

to say you could get rid of a wart if you bound on a fresh pepper pod

every day.

Cayenne is rich in Vitamins C, A, B and G. It is an excellent source

of Vitamin E. In Szent-Gyorgi's Nobel Prize winning research on

Vitamin C in 1937, he had been using a substance, obtained from

adrenal glands, that he suspected to be Vitamin C. When he could no

longer obtain this substance, on a hunch he tried to use Paprika

peppers for his work, and found them a rich source of this substance,

later to be called Vitamin C. Capsicum also contains Calcium,

Phosphorus, and Iron.

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Then I found this about its effect on the gall bladder.

http://www.lifebalm.com/ailments/liver.html

19. Cayenne: There are safer ways to stimulate the gall bladder. One

is by taking cayenne pepper orally. This has been reported in

medical journals to trip the gall bladder reflex and promote the flow

of bile naturally. As we mentioned before, bile is concentrated

toxic material recycled by the liver. It acts like a natural

laxative. The gall bladder (known in certain surgical circles

as " the gold bladder " , as we mentioned in an earlier newsletter,

because of the tremendous amount of money spent on yearly gall

bladder operations), is a reservoir which stores the bile for timed

release into the digestive tract where it mixes with other digestive

aids. When this organ is removed, the caustic bile drips directly

into the duodenum and can cause duodenal ulcers. Dr. 's

Liver and Gall Bladder Formula [barberry LG], composed of barberry,

wild yam, cramp bark, fennel seed, ginger, catnip and peppermint, can

safely rebuild the diseased liver and gall bladder and help them to

function normally because this formula is a specific food for these

organs. The liver is recognized by medical science as a highly

regenerative organ. it can rebuild itself even if there is only one-

tenth of it functioning. [NL 4-8]