CAYENNE

Fruits

Fruits

  
                                      

Dried fruit

Flower

 
                                                               
(Capsicum anuum)


Part used: fruits
Properties: carmanative, stimulant, antispamodic, astringent.
What it affects: heart, circulation, stomach, and kidneys.


Preparation and amount:
Infusion: 1 tsp to 1 cup boiling water, taken in 1/2 fluid oz. doses. Pour water over cayenne.
Tincture: take 5-15 drops 3 times daily.
Fluid extract: take 10-15 drops 3 times daily. Oil: for tooth ache, clean the cavity and place cotton,         saturated with the oil, into the cavity: use sparingly, as it is very potent.
Powder(internal): For external bleeding powder may be placed directly on the wound.


Purposes:
Dr. Christopher, a well-known herbalist of the mid- twentieth century, said that if he only had two herbs, he would select charcoal and cayenne. Cayenne is powerful in its ability to attract blood part. Since it is the blood which brings healing, this is an important quality.

Internally, When added to herbal formulas, cayenne stimulates the action of the other herbs. it stops heart attacks: and is used for flus, colds, indigestion, and lack of vitality. It is good for treating the spleen, pancreas, kidneys; and it is effective as a fomentation for rheumatism, inflammation, pleurisy, sores, and wounds.

Cayenne is useful for arteriosclerosis, arthritis,asthma, bleeding, high or low blood pressure, bronchitis, chills, colds, convulsions, coughs, indigestion, infections,jaundice, ulcers, and varicose veins.


Externally, cayenne is used for frostbite, painful joints, swellings, and varicose veins.It can be rubbed in toothaches and swellings. Sprinkled on bleeding cuts, it will immediately stop the bleeding.


Warning:
Very excessive use can damage the kidneys and lead to pleurisy or gastro-enteritis. Prolonged application to the skin can cause dermatitis and raise blisters. When cooked, it becomes an irritant. It is best to use cayenne primarily as a medicine, and only very small amounts as a food additive. Apply it with a glove.