Cayenne – Originally from the Amazon region, cayenne peppers come in many shapes and sizes and heating levels. It is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It contains a substance called capsaicin, which has the ability to block the chemical messenger in your body that transmits pain in a local area. For this reason it is commonly used in rubs and to ease the pain of herpes, shingles and arthritis.
Cayenne pepper has been recorded as being used for:
- Decongesting the lungs, improving digestion
- To stop bleeding – Sprinkle a pinch on a cut to quickly stop the bleeding (I do this and it really works – it does sting a bit but it’s cleansing). Invigorating the bloody and improving removal of toxins, improves circulation.
- Pain rubs – Make a paste and rub into cold sores, sore joints or sore muscles. It will heat and feel slightly uncomfortable but it will help. Process: 1 teaspoon of cayenne powder to 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or other oil). Or add 1/2 tsp to 1/2 cup vodka. Leave for a week, filter and bottle. Rub into sore muscles and joints. Use liberally when you have a cold or any sinus problems as it supports the reduction of immune reactivity, dries up mucus, opens nasal passage ways and is good for the immune system.
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