CAYENNE PEPPER
| SPAANSE PEPER, Capsicum annuum |
| Parts used: Fruits |
| Constituents:
Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Volatile oil, Carotenoid pigments, Steroidal saponins |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Stimulant |
Stimulates circulation and smooth muscle, affects heat regulation, desensitises nerve endings and reduces pain, neuralgia, shingles.
Poor peripheral circulation, anti-obesity |
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Carminative |
Flatulence, digestive atony, colic, dyspepsia esp. in the elderly |
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Diaphoretic |
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Anti-spasmodic |
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Anti-cholesterol |
Angina with coronary insufficiency (NOT hypertension).
Lowers LDL’s, and prostaglandins associated with inflammation |
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Anti-haemorrhagic |
Haemorrhoids, toning to veins, stops bleeding |
Externally:
Rubefacient
Antiseptic
Counter-irritant |
Can burn sensitive individuals, use in low dosages
Neuralgia, rheumatic pains, chilblains, lumbago, chronic
laryngitis, stiff joints, bursitis, bruises, chilblains and shingles |
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Herbal extract 1:20,
5-10mL per
week, 1:3, 1-2mL per week |
| Energetics: Hot, very pungent. Dosha: VK-P+ |
| Meridians: lungs, spleen, stomach, heart |
| Contraindications:
Hypertension, peptic ulceration, hyperacidity, digestive tract inflammation. |
| Caution: Anticoagulants and before surgery. Increases the
effectiveness of other herbs as it increases circulation. |
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