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Cayenne and Capsaicin, Natures Miracle Medicine

In other parts of the world, and increasingly in the states, the medicinal benefits of cayenne are well known. In fact, there are over three thousand studies on the health benefits of capsaicin (cayenne’s active ingredient) and cayenne pepper, according to Dr. Patrick Quillin.

It regulates blood pressure, strengthens the pulse, feeds the heart, lowers cholesterol, thins the blood, cleans the circulatory system, heals ulcers, slows hemorrhaging, speeds healing of wounds, rebuilds damaged tissue, eases congestion, aids digestion, regulates elimination, relieves arthritis and rheumatism, prevents the spread of infection, numbs pain, and more.

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If I were allowed only one emergency herbal medicine, it would be cayenne tincture because it stimulates circulation throughout the entire body. Cayenne helps the capillaries, veins, and arteries regain their elasticity of youth. Moreover, when the venous structure becomes filled with mucus, the blood “thickens” and has a harder time circulating. Cayenne moves blood like no other herb. Cayenne tincture should be in everyone’s medicine cabinet. In fact, any holistic health advisor or practicing naturopath should have cayenne as a major component in many of their healing protocols.

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While cayenne is amazing by itself, when it is combined with another herb, the results are worth more than the sum of its parts. Capsaicin helps every other herb function better because it stimulates the circulation of blood, which helps get the beneficial bio-chemicals and nutrition to the cells.

Cayenne is an extremely effective treatment for heart and blood circulation problems, palpitations, and cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart beat). It’s a miracle for congestive heart failure and is beneficial for someone who has any type of circulatory problems, such as high or low blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high triglycerides, and even varicose veins.

Two teaspoons of cayenne pepper, ground or dried, has 11 calories, an almost none-existent glycemic index, 8.3% of your USRDA of highly bio-available vitamin A. You also get 7.1% of the USRDA of vitamin E, 5.2% of Vitamin B-6, 3.9% of fiber, 3.6% of vitamin C, 3.5% of manganese, and 3.2% of vitamin K.

Daily Cayenne for Prevention and Maintenance

A daily maintenance dosage is 3 teaspoons of cayenne tincture (one teaspoon three times a day). The best benefits of cayenne are realized when taken straight in a liquid form or eating a whole pepper, but for obvious reasons, most people will need to build up to this over time. Other alternatives include mixing the powder into food as a seasoning and drinking cayenne teas. You can also take cayenne capsules.

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Recipes for Cayenne Use

Obviously you can put cayenne into any food that calls for hot spice, but there are many other ways to realize the health benefits of cayenne.

Super Vitality Morning Juice Drink

Juice ¼ a cup of ginger, and ¼ a cup of lemon. Add ¼ a cup of pure cranberry and ¾ a cup of spring water or distilled water. Add cayenne to taste. Drink up!

You can also sweeten it up with stevia.

Lemon, Ginger, Cayenne Tea

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add 3 tablespoons of ginger (grated, or finely chopped, and you can also use a garlic press) and ¼ a cup of lemon juice and boil for 30 seconds. Then add the cayenne. Let it steep for five to ten minutes until the ginger is strong and aromatic.

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Topical Cayenne Cream

This is amazing for pain relief such as sprains, arthritis, tendonitis, etc. It is also a very effective hair regrowth balm.

In 3 cups of olive oil, mix together 4 tablespoons of ground cayenne, 4 tablespoons of turmeric, and 4 tablespoons of ground ginger. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and then cook over low heat (or use a double broiler with medium heat) for approximately 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of beeswax and stir until the beeswax has melted. Remove from heat as soon as the ingredients are blended well (Optional, but highly recommended: add 4 ounces of DMSO). You may also use coconut oil instead of beeswax. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes and then whisk the concoction thoroughly, Finally, refrigerate for another 20 minutes. If not already in glass, transfer cream to a glass jar with a sealed lid and store in the refrigerator. The cream stays potent for about 3 weeks. Apply as needed for pain, but with this cream, rub in as much as you can and then let it dry before rinsing off. Warning: The turmeric stains badly! You can make this recipe without the turmeric and it still works very well (it’s just more powerful with turmeric).

Tincture

This recipe is one part cayenne to two parts alcohol. The stronger the alcohol is the better it is for the tincture. Vodka works, but Everclear is better. Add ingredients to a jar with a lid and place in a dark place. Shake or stir every other day. The tincture will be ready in four weeks. Once your tincture is ready, strain through cheesecloth (a coffee filter works, too) into a dark colored jar. If you do not have a dark jar, store in a dark place.

Deep Tissue Repair Oil

This formula offers pain relief and speeds up the healing process for muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is very beneficial, too, for arthritis patients, torn ligaments, pulled muscles, headaches, sore muscles, and maladjusted vertebrae. It works better than anything I’ve ever used as a massage oil; it completely relaxes the body and has a wonderful compounding effect with a good massage. It will often get rid of, or at least reduce, a headache almost instantly if you put a drop on both of your temples and rub it in (or if the headache is near the back, rub into the upper trapezoid close to the base of your skull). Used in conjunction with the Bone, Flesh, and Cartilage Formula for serious injuries and the healing benefits are remarkable. Mix ingredients together in dark colored glass jar:

8 oz. Wintergreen Oil
4 oz. Cold Pressed Organic Virgin Olive Oil
3 oz. Menthol Crystals
2 oz. DMSO
1/2 cup Arnica Flowers (Dry)
1/2 cup Calendula (Marigold Flowers)
1/4 cup Ginger Root
4 tablespoons of Cayenne (or even better, the hottest you can find)

Leave for three weeks and then strain with a cheesecloth and store in a dark colored bottle. To use, apply directly to skin. It doesn’t typically take much; this recipe is potent.

You can also purchase our Deep Tissue Repair Oil here.

Shillington’s Herbal Snuff

For sinus infections, toothaches, gum disease, and migraines, this recipe works wonders. All ingredients should be ground and dried. Mix seven parts goldenseal root powder with seven parts bayberry bark powder, one part cayenne pepper powder, and one part garlic powder. Apply directly to infected tooth, gum infection, or sniff hard for sinus infections, deep infections within the jaw, or migraines. Now hold on for dear life.

You can also purchase Shillington’s Herbal Snuff here.

Poultice

Mix equal parts cayenne pepper (powder), mullein leaves, and slippery elm powder. Add apple cider vinegar to dampen the mixture.

Capsules, Liquid, or Powder

It depends on the application. Powdered cayenne pepper is simple to use and has a great amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Liquid cayenne can have increased potency due to the nature of tinctures, and in emergency situations liquid cayenne can be much easier to administer. Capsules are great for getting many of the benefits of cayenne without the taste, but do be careful. Too many capsules of cayenne on an empty stomach can cause nausea just like taking it in another form. The only difference is a ten minute delay.

What Type of Cayenne To Use

The spiciness of peppers is measured in Scoville Heat Units (S.H.U). While this article mentions cayenne almost every time it refers to the spicy peppers, any hot pepper with a high Scoville heat unit has the awesome health benefits we’re discussing within the article.

Most cayenne sold in stores is about 35,000 S.H.U. This is not strong enough to get the best results for injury applications, pain relief, or heart and stroke conditions. But it’s fine for daily use to help prevent health issues and promote vitality.

Scoville Heat Units
Chile Pepper		Heat Range
	All Sweet Bells	0
	Hot Navajo	50 ~ 150
	Paprika-Super Red	50 ~ 200
	Hot Cherry	50 ~ 500
	Avalon Button	100 ~ 500
	Babura Zelena	100 ~ 500
	Baldi	100 ~ 500
	Cachucha	100 ~ 500
	Cambuci	100 ~ 500
	Catarina	100 ~ 500
	Chilhuacle	100 ~ 500
	Corbaci	100 ~ 500
	Criollo	100 ~ 500
	Feher Ozon Paprika	100 ~ 500
	Frutka	100 ~ 500
	Georgescu Chocolate	100 ~ 500
	Guajilla de Zihutenejo	100 ~ 500
	Karlo	100 ~ 500
	Keystone Giant	100 ~ 500
	NuMex Sunburst	100 ~ 500
	Pepperoncini	100 ~ 500
	NuMex Eclipse	300 ~ 500
	Sonora	300 ~ 600
	Holy Mole	400 ~ 700
	NuMex Suave Orange	500 ~ 850
	NuMex Suave Red	500 ~ 850
	El-Paso	500 ~ 700
	Santa Fe Grande	500 ~ 750
	Cubanelle	300 ~ 1,000
	Agua Blanca	500 ~ 1,000
	NuMex R Naky	500 ~ 1,000
	Ametista	500 ~ 1,000
	Beaver Dam	500 ~ 1,000
	Bedgi	500 ~ 1,000
	Biquinho	500 ~ 1,000
	Brinco de Princesa	500 ~ 1,000
	Calistan	500 ~ 1,000
	Escabeche	500 ~ 1,000
	Gana Redonda	500 ~ 1,000
	NuMex Sunflare	500 ~ 1,000
	NuMex Sunglo	500 ~ 1,000
	NuMex Sunrise	500 ~ 1,000
	NuMex Twilight	800 ~ 1,000
	Peppadew	900 ~ 1,200
	Romanian Hot	800 ~ 1,400
	Georgia Flame	1,000 ~ 1,500
	Achar	1,000 ~ 1,500
	Aji Panca	1,000 ~ 1,500
	Almapaprika	1,000 ~ 1,500
	Dedo de Moca	1,000 ~ 1,500
	Mulato Isleño	1,000 ~ 1,500
	TAM Mild Jalapeno	1,000 ~ 1,500
	Poblano	500 ~ 2,000
	Espanola	1,000 ~ 2,000
	Ancho	1,000 ~ 2,000
	Mulato	1,000 ~ 2,000
	Pasilla	1,000 ~ 2,000
	NuMex Española	1,500 ~ 2,000
	Anaheim	500 ~ 2,500
	Sandia	500 ~ 2,500
	Cascabel	1,000 ~ 2,500
	Poinsettia	1,300 ~ 2,500
	Aji Andina	1,000 ~ 2,500
	Aji Benito	1,000 ~ 2,500
	Alcalde	1,300 ~ 2,500
	Ammazzo	1,300 ~ 2,500
	Calabria	1,300 ~ 2,500
	NuMex Big Jim	1,500 ~ 2,500
	Rocotillo	1,500 ~ 2,500
	Peter	1,500 ~ 2,500
	Pulla	700 ~ 3,000
	Puya	900 ~ 3,000
	Merah	2,000 ~ 3,200
	NuMex Joe E. Parker	1,500 ~ 3,500
	Espelette	1,200 ~ 4,000
	Cascabella	1,500 ~ 4,000
	San Ardo	1,500 ~ 4,000
	Big Jim Heritage	2,000 ~ 4,000
	Brazilian Starfish	2,000 ~ 4,000
	Espanola Improved	2,000 ~ 4,000
	Dhamraj	3,500 ~ 4,300
	Caloro	1,000 ~ 5,000
	Cyklon	1,000 ~ 5,000
	Nosegay	1,000 ~ 5,000
	NuMex Centennial	1,000 ~ 5,000
	Pimientos de Padrón	1,000 ~ 5,000
	Bulgarian Carrot	2,000 ~ 5,000
	NuMex Primavera	2,000 ~ 5,000
	Ubatuba Cambuci	2,000 ~ 5,000
	Atomic Heart	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Azr	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Baccio di Satana	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Bermuda	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Bouquet	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Cenoura Búlgara	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Cereja	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Chilaca	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Chilcostle	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Chile de Cuscutlan	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Chintexle	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Cochabamba	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Cochiti	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Costeño	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Costeño Amarillo	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Dhanraj	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Equador Roxa	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Floral Gem	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Fogo Explosivo	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Fresno Supreme	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Goan	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Golden Nugget	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Guajillo	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Gulbarga	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Guntur	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Hari Mirch	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Hidalgo	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Huachinango	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Huasteco	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Huatulco Puntado	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Inca	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Inchanga	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Isleta	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Jemes	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Kalia	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Kerinting	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Kori Sitakame	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Mirasol	2,500 ~ 5,000
	NuMex Rio Grande	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Volcano	2,500 ~ 5,000
	Goat Horn	3,000 ~ 5,000
	NM 6-4 Heritage	3,000 ~ 5,000
	Chimayo	4,000 ~ 6,000
	Hatch Green	5,000 ~ 6,000
	Barker’s Hot	5,00 ~ 7,000
	Chipotle	5,000 ~ 8,000
	Fresno	2,500 ~ 8,500
	Long Thick Cayenne	6,000 ~ 8,500
	Jalapeño	2,500 ~ 8,000
	Pretty Purple	4,000 ~ 8,000
	Purple Tiger ‘Trifetti’	4,000 ~ 9,000
	Hot Wax	5,000 ~ 9,000
	Sandia Hot	7,000 ~ 9,000
	Earbob	3,000 ~ 10,000
	Hungarian Hot Wax	5,000 ~ 10,000
	NuMex Sandia	5,000 ~ 10,000
	Puya	5,000 ~ 10,000
	Kung Pao	8,000 ~ 10,000
	Lumbre Hot	9,000 ~ 10,000
	Chili Maya	8,000 ~ 11,000
	Abbraccio	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Afegã Curta	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Aji Cobincho	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Balãozinho	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Bishop’s Crown	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Cseresznye Paprika	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Dutch Red	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Estrela-do-Mar	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Israeli Hot	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Jarales	5,000 ~ 15,000
	Aji Bento	9,000 ~ 15,500
	Hidalgo	6,000 ~ 17,000
	Aji Escabeche	12,000 ~ 17,000
	Serrano	8,000 ~ 22,000
	Tears Of Fire	19,000 ~ 23,600
	Peruvian Purple	15,000 ~ 25,000
	Tian Ying	18,000 ~ 25,000
	Gambia	18,000 ~ 26,500
	Stumpy	10,000 ~ 27,000
	Bolivian Rainbow	10,000 ~ 28,000
	Punjab	21,000 ~ 29,500
	Cabai Burong	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Cabai Merah Besar	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Fish Pepper	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Holiday Cheer	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Hot Portugal	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Inca Red Drop	5,000 ~ 30,000
	New Delhi Long	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Onza Red	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Onza Yellow	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Orozco	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Royal Black	5,000 ~ 30,000
	Black Prince	10,000 ~ 30,000
	Takanotsume	10,000 ~ 30,000
	Manzano	12,000 ~ 30,000
	Shipkas	12,000 ~ 30,000
	Abchazskij Ostruyi	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Afega Longa	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Aji Carmine	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Aji Criolla Sella	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Assam	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Ata Barukono	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Australian Latern	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Berbere	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Beslers Cherry	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Bode Amarela	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Bombilla Amarilla	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Bonanza Brasileira	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Bubba	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Caballero	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chao Tian Jiao	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Cheyenne	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chi Chien	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chile Inayague	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chile Maya	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chile Pepe	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chilito de Simojovel	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chinchi Uchu	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Chivato	15,000 ~ 30,000
	De Arbol	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Dedo de Bahamas	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Erva de Bode	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Gâmbia Vermelha	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Golden Heat	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Hahony Kacho	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Havaiana	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Inca Glow	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Inca Laranja	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Kim Chi	15,000 ~ 30,000
	NuMex Barker’s Hot	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Pimenta de Bode	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Serrano Tampiqueño	15,000 ~ 30,000
	Black Pearl	20,000 ~ 30,000
	Chupetinho	20,000 ~ 30,000
	Little Elf	20,000 ~ 30,000
	Jwala	20,000 ~ 30,000
	Dundicut	20,000 ~ 40,000
	Beni Highland	31,500 ~ 42,600
	Jaloro	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Aji	30,000 ~ 50,000
	NuMex Luci Fairy	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Aci Sivri	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Akabare	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Aurora	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Bonney	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Jaloro	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Aji	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Coban	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Cumari	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Demre	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Desi Teekhi	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Dhani	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Dieng Plateau	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Diente de Perro	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Dong Xuan	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Dunso	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Etna	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Faria	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Guarani	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Hermosillo	30,000 ~ 50,000
	DKurnool	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Maras Biber	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Purple Prince	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Lemon Drop	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Tabasco	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Cayenne	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Fiji	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Filius Blue	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Pusa Jwala	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Urfa Biber	30,000 ~ 50,000
	Santaka	40,000 ~ 50,000
	NuMex Piñata	40,000 ~ 50,000
	Super Chile	40,000 ~ 50,000
	African Pequin	40,000 ~ 57,000
	Piquin	40,000 ~ 58,000
	Prik Kee Noo	50,000 ~ 70,000
	Tien Tsin	50,000 ~ 70,000
	NuMex XX Hot	60,000 ~ 70,000
	Yatsafusa	50,000 ~ 75,000
	Red Amazon	55,000 ~ 75,000
	Haimen	70,000 ~ 80,000
	Suryaki Cluster	65,000 ~ 81,400
	Chiltecpin	60,000 ~ 85,000
	Ring of Fire	70,000 ~ 85,000
	Cili Goronong	50,000 ~ 100,000
	Aji Charapa	50,000 ~ 100,000
	Thai	50,000 ~ 100,000
	Diablo Grande	60,000 ~ 100,000
	Malagueta	60,000 ~ 100,000
	Charleston	70,000 ~ 100,000
	Pico de Pajaro	70,000 ~ 100,000
	Merah	85,000 ~ 100,000
	Aji Cito	85,000 ~ 108,000
	Bahamian	95,000 ~ 110,000
	Tabiche	85,000 ~ 115,000
	Bahamian	95,000 ~ 110,000
	Assam	75,000 ~ 121,000
	Carolina Cayenne	100,000 ~ 125,000
	Thai Dragon	75,000 ~ 140,000
	Limo Blanco	100,000 ~ 150,000
	Cajamarca	125,000 ~ 150,000
	Kumataka	125,000 ~ 150,000
	Sparkler	100,000 ~ 160,000
	Rooster Spur	120,000 ~ 170,000
	Ecuador Hot	145,000 ~ 186,000
	Bahamian	125,000 ~ 300,000
	Jamaican Hot	100,000 ~ 200,000
	Birds Eye	100,000 ~ 225,000
	Maori	80,000 ~ 240,000
	Quintisho	100,000 ~ 240,000
	Pimenta de Neyde	100,000 ~ 250,000
	Rocoto / Manzano	125,000 ~ 250,000
	Madame Jeanette	175,000 ~ 250,000
	Tepin (Wild)	100,000 ~ 265,000
	Texas Chiltepin	100,000 ~ 265,000
	Datil	100,000 ~ 300,000
	Zimbabwe Bird	180,000 ~ 300,000
	Devil Tongue	125,000 ~ 325,000
	Fatalii	125,000 ~ 325,000
	White Habanero	130,000 ~ 325,000
	Orange Habanero	150,000 ~ 325,000
	Scotch Bonnet	90,000 ~ 325,000
	TigrePaw-NR	265,000 ~ 348,000
	Adjuma	150,000 ~ 350,000
	Caribbean Red	120,000 ~ 400,000
	Choclate Habanero	325,000 ~ 425,000
	Aribibi Gusano	300,000 ~ 470,000
	Aji Chombo	100,000 ~ 500,000
	Pingo de Ouro	100,000 ~ 500,000
	Red Savina Habanero	350,000 ~ 575,000
	Habanaga	500,000 ~ 800,000
	Nagabon	750,000 ~ 800,000
	Raja Mirch	800,000 ~ 900,000
	Dorset Naga	800,000 ~ 970,000
	Naga Morich	770,000 ~ 1,034,910
	Infinity	800,000 ~ 1,067,286
	Naga Gibralta	900,000 ~ 1,086,844
	Naga Viper	800,000 ~ 1,382,118
	Trinidad Scorpion	1,029,000 ~ 1,390,000
	Naga Jolokia “Ghost Pepper”	1,020,000 ~ 1,578,000
	Choclate 7 Pot	1,169,000 ~ 1,850,000
	Moruga Scorpion	1,200,000 ~ 2,009,231
	Carolina Reaper	1,200,000 ~ 2,100,000
	Common Pepper Spray	2-3,000,000
	Police Grade Spray	5,300,000
	Homodihydrocapsaicin	8,600,000
	Nordihydrocapsaicin	9,100,000
	Pure Capsaicin	15-16,000,000

For amazing results using cayenne, or for emergency treatments, or injury pain relief and healing, go with 100,000 S.H.U. or more. Habanero peppers that you can find in most grocery stores are about 350,000 S.H.U. And tinctures sold on Green Lifestyle Market are over 100,000 SHU.

The more potent your cayenne tincture, the less you will need to use. This is important because it may not be possible to get a person in the middle of a stroke or a heart attack to drink a full cup of cayenne tea.

For cayenne capsules check out:

Cayenne Pepper • (500mg) 100c – Now Foods

Cayenne Extra Hot 100,000 HU • 100c – Nature’s Way

And for liquid cayenne check out:

Capsicum annuum (cayenne extract) – Wise Woman Herbals (8 & 16 ounces)

Shillington’s Cayenne Tincture (1 ounce)

Natural Remedies with Cayenne

The list of ailments cayenne can help with are staggering, but there are caveats to be aware of, aside from the burn. Be sure to check out the warnings at the end of the article.

Shingles

For relief from shingles, cayenne may be ingested and applied as a cream. Capsaicin compounds block pain signals from nerves just under the skin. Apply to blisters several times a day. We advise you first test the cream on a small area of skin to insure there is no adverse reaction.

Diabetes

Diabetes wreaks havoc on the circulatory system. Neuropathy and tissue death of the extremities may result. Current research suggests capsaicin encourages regeneration of damaged nerves and improves circulation, which helps prevent infections such as foot ulcers that may lead to complications and subsequent amputations.

Animal trials of capsaicin injections (for animals with Type 1 diabetes) show decreases in blood sugar levels, restoration of normal insulin, and when neuropeptides are added, an elimination of symptoms for several months.

Metabolism/ Weight Loss/Fat Oxidation

Cayenne pepper is an appetite suppressant that also boosts metabolism.

In a 3-month study published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2003, participants who were given 135 grams of capsaicin a day burned more body fat than those participants who were given a placebo.

While it can be taken in capsule form, other research has shown that eating it with food–actually tasting it, is most beneficial for weight loss. Tasting it also resulted in fewer food cravings.

It is important to note that long term use may decrease cayenne’s effectiveness in weight loss, as the study conducted showed that the greatest benefit was seen in those who did not regularly eat spicy foods.

Psoriasis

Capsaicin helps relieve the pain and itching of psoriasis by blocking the communication system of sensory nerves. Studies have also shown that capsaicin cream, used for a week or more, can result in healing the skin–no more psoriasis plaques. Be sure to avoid mucous membranes and the eyes.

Colds and Allergies

Cayenne pepper has anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in quercetin, a bioflavonoid that prevents the release of histamines and other inflammatory chemicals that cause allergy symptoms. It also helps break up and loosen mucous, eases the pain of a sore throat, clears sinuses, and helps kill infection including viruses.

High Cholesterol

According to an Australian research team published in the British Journal of Nutrition, cayenne pepper dilates blood vessels and can lower cholesterol. Capsaicin causes LDL to resist oxidation for a longer period, which reduces the risks of heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke. Capsaicin also cleans the arteries, helping to flush excess LDL cholesterol and fatty triglycerides.

Blood Pressure

Cayenne is a popular home treatment for mild high blood pressure. Due to its ability to improve circulation and dilate blood vessels, cayenne works very quickly to bring down blood pressure in people who are not using drugs (like smoking tobacco) that raise the blood pressure. For the same reason, ingesting cayenne can help those who suffer from cold hands and feet.

Arthritis

Ointments applied topically offer temporary relief and some long-term benefits for those suffering from the pain of arthritis. Taking it internally offers benefits as well and is better for long-term results, but the effects are not as noticeable or as fast. Capsaicin triggers the release of endorphins in the brain, which has a pain relieving effect similar to that of morphine. Check out the cayenne cream recipe above for immediate arthritis relief or try the Deep Tissue Repair Oil.

Cancer

Multiple clinical studies in conducted in Japan, England, and the United States has shown capsaicin forces cancer cells to self-terminate. Ingest regularly and also, for skin cancer, apply topically. Along with a detox, a healthy diet full of fresh organic raw produce and a few other natural cancer cures, cancer is rarely something that anyone need fear. Check out our issue that we dedicated to natural cancer remedies for more information.

Ulcers and Digestive Issues

Due to the fact that cayenne pepper is spicy, many people were under the impression that it causes ulcers. This was due to the fact that most people who eat conventionally get their spicy food in the form of junk food that causes ulcerities. Avoiding junk food is imperative to anyone who wants to heal their digestive system, and capsaicin actually heals stomach and intestinal ulcers. Capsaicin improves digestion by stimulating the peristaltic movement of the intestines, helps to regulate stomach secretions, works as a pain reliever to relieve ulcer caused pains, and can reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces. Capsaicin also kills the bacteria that cause ulcers including H. pylori. More than just a treatment for ulcers, it treats health issues such as abdominal cramps, acidity, gas and bloating. It also helps with urine elimination and bowel evacuation.

Heartburn

The spice can relieve heartburn and indigestion, but apple cider vinegar works faster and is much easier to take. For a serious case of indigestion, try 4 ounces of apple cider vinegar with a pinch of cayenne.

Headaches & Migraines

Cayenne tea in the morning (or cayenne in any food) can prevent headaches, including migraines. But if you need to get rid of an existing migraine, or you need to stop one that is just getting started, snorting cayenne, while “hardcore” and not for the faint of heart, is one of the few migraines remedies that has been shown to provide immediate relief for most people.

Hemorrhaging, and Open Wounds, Cuts

During the civil war, where shrapnel injuries were common, amputations were performed regularly. Some of the doctors would apply ground cayenne to the open wounds gushing with blood. But do not ingest cayenne when bleeding badly, as this is not the best time to utilize its blood thinning properties. But when used externally on a wound, cayenne pepper is a vasoconstrictor, which means it tightens the blood vessels.

On an open wound, slap copious amounts of cayenne pepper and hold it down with pressure for one minute. Within the first 10 seconds, the smaller veins and arteries will stop bleeding, and in about 60 seconds, larger arteries will slow or stop bleeding as well.

With cases of severe menstrual issues or post childbirth, women can develop uncontrolled bleeding. An old remedy was to mix one cup of warm water with 6 tablespoons of cayenne pepper. Use a turkey baster to inject the cayenne mixture into the vagina hold it in for as long as the person can stand it.

Capsaicin has other healing properties as well,and should be used to speed the healing. It reduces the likelihood of infection in small cuts. Again, it’s a great topical pain reliever.

Fainting

When a person is feeling faint, light headed, and about to pass out, or just need a wake-me-up, taking cayenne orally in liquid or powdered form will snap the person to attention, and can even revive one who has completely fainted and is unconscious.

Circulation – Cardiovascular

Cayenne helps arteries, veins, and capillaries regain elasticity. It also helps regulate the flow of blood in the whole body from head to feet. Cayenne strengthens the pulse and boosts the overall health of the entire cardiovascular system. For increased energy, better detoxification, reduction of cold hands and feet, and to promote overall healing, better blood circulation is a requirement.

Heart Attack & Stroke

A heaping tablespoon of cayenne tincture (or extract) in a glass of warm water, or 10 dropperfuls (half oz.)is the treatment/dosage needed for someone having a heart attack or a stroke. If drinking a glass of fluid is not possible, apply cayenne drops directly into the mouth. This is where a more powerful extract like habanero could come in handy. The higher Scoville units of around 100,000 to 400,000 are ideal.

It’s best to know if the person suffering is on blood thinning medications before using cayenne, but with a very serious stroke or a heart attack, it really is worth the risk. See below for precautions to be aware of.

For anyone with heart conditions or at risk for a stroke, we recommend you always have Shillington’s Heart Formula. Keep it with you at all times in case of an emergency, and take two dropperfuls three times a day

Hair Regrowth

The most common cause of alopecia is poor blood circulation. Cayenne pepper, when applied topically, increases blood circulation. Start with ¼ a cup of fresh onion juice, ¼ a cup of fresh ginger juice, and 1/4 a cup of olive oil or coconut oil (may need to melt at a low heat in order to mix). Add two tablespoons of cayenne powder or a liquid cayenne. Mix well, and apply directly to scalp. If hair is long, take the time to message into scalp. This remedy works amazingly well, but it takes a few months to see the results. It’s also really good for your hair! Refrigerate when not in use, but try to use it all up within a day, as the fresher the juice, the more potent the formula.

Skin Conditions

Cayenne prevents and treats acne by increasing blood flow to the skin and by killing pimple causing fungi and bacteria. Cayenne pepper is rich in vitamin C, vitamin Em and several anti-oxidants that help to heal the epidermis. Apply topically, and ingest as well, because ingesting cayenne pepper has shown to result in a considerable decrease in acne on the skin.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are inflammation of the veins in the anus and rectum. Cayenne pepper is a powerful anti-inflammatory. You can apply directly to the affected area for best results. This will burn. It will itch. It is not pleasant. But it works faster than ingesting cayenne. We recommend doing both if you can handle it (and if possible).

Sinus Infection

Cayenne pepper is an excellent home remedy for a sinus infection. It helps to break and flush out mucus. Take a few pinches of cayenne pepper powder and dab inside your infected nostril. It’s better if you apply this remedy at night just before going to the bed.

For a serious and/or chronic sinus infection, try Shillington’s Herbal Snuff. With goldenseal root powder, bayberry bark powder, cayenne pepper powder, and garlic powder, it’s going to burn like holy hell, but it clears the sinuses and kills the infection. You can make your own (see recipe above) or purchase Shillington’s Herbal Snuff here.

Sore Throat

A very effective remedy for sore throats is to gargle with apple cider vinegar, a pinch of unrefined sea salt, and cayenne. This will not only help kill the bacteria, fungi, or virus causing the sore throat, but it will also attract blood to the tonsils to help healing.

Toothaches

Toothaches are caused by an infection. Kill the infection and attract blood flow to the area with a remedy that is pretty tough to take, but it works amazingly well! Take a pinch of cayenne, a few drops of clove oil, a crushed clove of garlic, and some oil of oregano, and mush and mix it all together. Apply directly to the pain, and smear around it as well. Breathe through your mouth and hold it as long as you can, but no more than 5 minutes. It’s painful, but not nearly as painful as a bad toothache, and it will provide immediate relief. Do this three times a day and your toothache will be a thing of the past.

Side Effects and Warnings

You need to stop taking cayenne (and garlic, and any other foods that thin the blood) 7 days before surgery due to the blood thinning properties.

If you are allergic to latex, bananas, kiwi, chestnuts, or avocados, you may also be allergic to cayenne.

Anyone taking blood thinner medications should avoid cayenne and other peppers with high levels of capsicum due to increased the risk of blood vessels rupturing, which may lead to uncontrolled hemorrhaging.

If large amounts of cayenne are ingested after a heart attack or stroke, there is the possibility of an increased risk of an injury known as reperfusion. When blood supply is cut off from tissues long enough, tissue death can occur due to lack of oxygen. When the blood supply is then restored, this leads to inflammation and tissue destruction in part from oxidative damage from the increase of blood and oxygen back to the tissues. It has not been proven, but in theory one could increase the damage from reperfusion injuries by increasing blood flow to the dead tissues. In our opinion the risks are worth the benefits, but the theory is sound and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention it.

The Best Herbs and Spices

I have four herbs and spices I consume regularly: Garlic, turmeric, cayenne, and ground papaya seed. Cloves and cinnamon are two more spices that I plan to do a better job of incorporating. I eat papaya seeds raw, never cooked, as the benefit is the enzymes which are killed by heat. I eat many of the other seasonings raw, too. For instance, I cook rice and beans with many seasonings and then add more after the beans are done cooking and have cooled off so I can get the raw-food health benefits. Find a good, high quality source for these herbs and spices and get them into your diet as much and as often as you can, and your health will improve dramatically.