*Please note - The information provided is collected from my various herbal books, classes, and personal research. I am not a doctor. Always, always, always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new treatment. Do your own research and think for yourself. Don't believe everything you read. Questions are good!
Cayenne
Latin Name: Capsicum frutescens
Plant Family: Solanaceae
Character: drying, pungent, very hot
Constituents: Vitamins A, B1, C, alkaloids, fatty acids, flavonoids, carotene pigment, iron, sugars
Actions: anthelmintic, anti-bacterial, antiseptic, circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, gastric stimulant, promotes digestion, promotes sweating, stimulating nerve tonic
Parts used: fruit
Culinary uses: chilis, curries, salsas, sauces
Contraindications:
~Excessive consumption of cayenne leads to gastroenteritis and liver damage, so watch dosages.
~Avoid therapeutic doses of cayenne in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
~Be cautious with the compress, if left on the skin for too long could cause blistering.
~When handling, avoid touching the eyes or any cuts.
Cayenne increases blood flow, tonifies the nervous system, relieves digestion, stimulates yang energies, cleans the blood, and increases the appetite.
As an antibacterial, it is ideal for colds and chills.
Cayenne is good for throat issues like
hoarseness and laryngitis.
hoarseness and laryngitis.
To create the infusion:
Add a 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne to a cup of boiling water.
Dilute a tablespoon of the infusion with
more hot water to make a cupful.
Sip as required.
The infusion is ideal for colds, chills,
cold hands and feet, depression and shock.
To stimulate digestive function take 2-3 drops of
the undiluted infusion.
For rheumatic pains, bruising and sprains, soak a pad in the infusion for a compress.
Dilute 5-10 drops of the tincture in half a cup of hot water to take as a circulatory stimulant and tonic.
For throat issues create a gargle by
diluting 5-10 drops of tincture in
half a glass of warm water.
Create an infused oil for a warming massage
for arthritis and rheumatism.
The infused oil and ointment are less burning
and irritating to the skin than the raw fruits.
A couple of HOT tips:
To increase circulation, mix cayenne with shea butter
and rub on the skin.
Putting a bit of cayenne between your shoes and
socks on a cold winter day helps to keep the feet warm.
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| Ember by Ruth Thompson |
Spiritual Cayenne
Cayenne energy stimulates all actions on a spiritual plane.
Cayenne accelerates psychic development.
Cayenne opens the heart chakra.
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Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a holistic life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.
