Cayenne Pepper Healing

There are many testimonials of cayenne pepper healing people of everything from arthritis to Alzheimer's. While some herbs seem to be very specific to which part of the body they are capable of healing, cayenne works on many different levels.

Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner. See more in this slideshow!

Cayenne pepper, also known as Capsicum, is made from dried chili peppers. It is the very same chili that you cook spicy, southwestern dishes with. While cooking with cayenne can add spice to your foods, using it medicinally can add years to your life.

Cayenne pepper's healing benefits come from the flavonoids and carotenoids, as well as vitamins A and C. These nutrients help the body strengthen the immune system and fight free radicals.

Cayenne is used in treating many cardiovascular problems, including:

• Regulation of blood pressure
• Increase circulation
• Prevent strokes
• Lowers cholesterol
• Prevents arteriosclerosis
• Treat heart attacks
• Stop severe bleeding

Some other medical uses for cayenne pepper are:

• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
• Ease digestive problems
• Arthritis
• Bursitis
• Shingles
• Backache
• Neuropathy
• Headache
• Toothache
• Sprains
• Colds and flu
• Releases endorphins
• Energy
• Balances metabolism

You can buy cayenne in a capsule but you should be aware that many noted herbalists believe that the capsules do not work as well as a tincture or even taking cayenne powder in some juice or water. According to these herbal practitioners the cayenne begins to work as soon as it is in the mouth, increasing blood flow to all parts of the body. When the mouth is bypassed, as in a capsule, the action of the cayenne is delayed and weakened.

Cayenne tinctures can be purchased at most health food stores or on the Internet. A tincture is most effective when taken in a ratio of eight drops of cayenne tincture to four ounces of water and drunk three to four times a day.

Cayenne is often added to topical creams to soothe the pain of arthritis and muscles aches. This can also be achieved by making a tea of the cayenne and soaking a towel in it. Once the towel has soaked up the cayenne tea, apply it to the affected area.

Many people use cayenne in their food on a daily basis as a preventative to disease. It can be cooked in any dish or sprinkled on your food just like salt or pepper. Be careful, it is very hot and most people need to start light and work their way up to stronger doses.

Most health food stores and pharmacies carry cayenne in one type or another. It may be more difficult to find the tincture locally. If so, there are many sources online for the various types of cayenne.

• Herbs Pro carries organic cayenne powder in bulk quantities.
• Herbal Remedies has a cayenne pepper oil that can be used diluted in juice or water.
• Vitamaker carries cayenne capsules.
• Herbal Remedies also carries a cayenne tincture.
• iHealthTree carries a pure cayenne extract.

Cayenne can have negative side effects in some people. If you have an allergy to bananas, latex, kiwi, chestnuts or avocado you may also have an allergic reaction to cayenne pepper. If you are taking any of the following medicines you should speak to your health care provider before using cayenne.

• ACE inhibitors
  • Captopril
  • Enalapril
  • Lisinopril.
• Stomach acid reducers
  • Tagamet
  • Pepcid
  • Zantac
  • Prilosec
  • Maalox
  • Tums
• Aspirin
• Blood Thinners
  • Heparin
  • Warfarin
  • Ginko
  • Ginseng
  • Garlic
• Theophylline

Cayenne pepper healing is well documented and accepted by many doctors and researchers. The University of Maryland released a study on the use of cayenne in medical conditions. Other medical establishments have also acknowledged the effectiveness of cayenne in many illnesses.

Use this helpful herb carefully and always talk to your health care provider before taking any herb or medication..

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