Guest guest Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 > So...you really are " hot stuff. " LOL sorry, I couldn't resist. - > Dolly. LOL...they don't call me hot mamma for nothing. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 In a message dated 8/23/2004 11:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, sharyn.cerniglia@... writes: Is using this much freshly ground pepper as good for me as it would be if I were ingesting more cayenne? --- My understanding is that other ground pepper does not have the same medicinal value as cayenne does. It is amazing the various medicinal uses of cayenne. This is from http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T174133.html Home | FAQ | Start The Analyst Last updated: Jun 23, 2004 Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Recommended for… | Conditions prevented by it Health problems rarely occur in isolation or for obvious reasonsInstead of guessing at what might be wrong and hoping that a suggestion will work, wouldn't you prefer to know what is really going on inside your body, based on the many signs it is giving?Click here for an in-depth online health analysis by The Analyst™, including full explanations and recommendations. Cayenne is a hot pepper which has had a long history of use in herbology. Its active ingredient is capsaicin. When taken internally it can warm the body, raise metabolism, improve weak digestion and increase circulation. Please note that it is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms: if you treat yourself for the wrong illness or a specific symptom of a complex disease, you may delay legitimate treatment of a serious underlying problem. In other words, the greatest danger in self-treatment may be self-diagnosis. If you do not know what you really have, you can not treat it!Knowing how difficult it is to weed out misinformation and piece together countless facts in order to see the "big picture", we now provide simple online access to The Analyst™. Used by doctors and patients alike, The Analyst™ is a computerized diagnostic tool that sits on a vast accumulation of knowledge and research. By combining thousands of connections between signs, symptoms, risk factors, conditions and treatments, The Analyst™ will help to build an accurate picture of your current health status, the risks you are running and courses of action (including appropriate lab testing) that should be considered. Full information is available here.When used topically in prepared products standardized for capsaicin activity (0.025-0.075%), it temporarily depletes substance P, required for pain signal transmission. The cream is typically applied to the painful area(s) tid - qid. Besides causing a mild burning for the first few applications (or severe burning if accidentally placed in sensitive areas, such as the eyes), there are no side-effects from use of the capsaicin cream. As with anything applied to the skin, some people may have an allergic reaction to the cream, so the first application should be to a very small area of skin. When using cayenne, wash your hands before touching your eyes. Use cayenne only on unbroken skin; if irritation occurs, discontinue use.It sometimes takes more than a day or two for the benefit to kick in, which is when the burning sensation stops. Therefore, spending a little more time building up a tolerance to the burning sensation might be one way to make the discomfort a bit more bearable. It takes something with true detergent action to get this material off your skin - a mild baby shampoo or dish liquid is your best bet - and a wipe-down with rubbing alcohol won't hurt either. If you can tolerate it on your skin for at least 15 minutes you will get some benefit even if you have to wash it off later.Very high intake of cayenne internally may inflame ulcers instead of treating them, but this amount is difficult to achieve with sensible intake. People with ulcers, heartburn or gastritis should use any cayenne-containing product cautiously as it may worsen their condition. It is interesting to note that ulcers have been treated with cayenne.Cayenne often contains 40,000 heat units per capsule of 450mg. A typical dose is 1-2 capsules (tincture 5-15 drops) 2 or 3 times daily before meals. Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) can help with the following: Circulation Raynaud's Phenomenon Varicose Veins Digestion Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne, is believed to assist digestion by stimulating the flow of both salvia and stomach secretions. One or two capsules of cayenne pepper taken before meals stimulates hunger also. Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion Although a few sources have recommended cayenne pepper as a potential treatment for dyspepsia, gastritis and even peptic ulcers, most modern herbal texts suggest avoiding the herb for persons with these conditions. A small clinical trial suggests that cayenne may be beneficial in some persons with functional dyspepsia. Approximately 850mg of cayenne powder in a capsule was given 3 times per day just before meals (0.7mg capsaicin per gram). [NEJM 2002;346: pp.947-48] Infections Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Capsaicin used topically may benefit sufferers of postherpetic neuralgia. Sinusitis Cayenne may have some supportive activity as an antimicrobial to help control infections such as sinusitis. Chronic / Hidden Infection Cayenne may have some benefit as an antimicrobial to help control infections in general. Inflammation Bursitis Metabolic Cluster Headaches Capsiacin cream has a significant success rate reported from one study where three applications (in a liquid form) per day were placed in the nose on the affected side. A significant downside must be that cayenne pepper in the nose has to hurt! Musculo-Skeletal Osteoarthritis Topically for pain control only. Rheumatoid Arthritis Topically for pain control only. Nervous System Trigeminal Neuralgia / Facial Pain Capsaicin is not considered a standard treatment for trigeminal neuralgia although at least one article in the literature indicates that it may be useful. In one trial, an ointment containing capsaicin was applied over the painful area tid. Six of 12 patients had complete pain relief, 4 patients reported a decrease in pain, and 2 patients reported no benefit. [Anesthesia and Analgesia 74: pp.375-7, 1992]Capsaicin has been used to treat atypical facial pain, especially when a specific pain "trigger point" (a place, if touched, which causes or exacerbates facial pain) is involved. Capsaicin is applied directly to this "trigger point" several times daily. If the trigger point is inside the mouth, a plastic dental splint is used to apply the capsaicin cream. If on the face, it is topically applied. In some cases, pain reduction only occurs after several weeks of application. There is anecdotal evidence that a course of capsaicin treatment can result in long-term pain remission for some patients with atypical facial pain. Organ Health Diabetes Type II Cayenne used topically may benefit diabetic neuropathy. Respiratory Asthma Capsaicin, cayenne pepper's major active component, induces long-lasting desensitization of airway linings to various mechanical and chemical irritants. This effect is probably due to capsaicin-induced depletion of substance P in the respiratory tract nerves. The respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts contain neurons which have large numbers of substance P receptors. Depletion of substance P may be desirable in asthma. Pneumonia Cayenne may have some supportive activity as an antimicrobial to help control infections such as pneumonia. Skin-Hair-Nails Cold Hands and Feet In cold climates, cayenne powder can be used topically as well as internally. One-eighth of a teaspoon sprinkled into each shoe and/or glove acts to help the body generate heat. Water-soluble components in cayenne dilate capillaries in the skin surface, producing an immediate sensation of heat. Within 15 minutes, oil-soluble compounds reach deeper tissues, generating warmth for hours. Psoriasis In a double blind study, application of a capsaicin cream to the skin helped relieve both the itching and the skin lesions in people with psoriasis. Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) can help prevent the following: Circulation Stroke Cayenne reduces platelet aggregation (makes the blood less likely to clot) and thus may reduce the risk of clotting strokes. KEY May do some good Likely to help GLOSSARY GastritisInflammation of the stomach lining. White blood cells move into the wall of the stomach as a response to some type of injury; this does not mean that there is an ulcer or cancer - it is simply inflammation, either acute or chronic. Symptoms depend on how acute it is and how long it has been present. In the acute phase, there may be pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting. In the chronic phase, the pain may be dull and there may be loss of appetite with a feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food. Very often, there are no symptoms at all. If the pain is severe, there may be an ulcer as well as gastritis. Metabolism (Metabolic, Metabolize, Metabolizes, Metabolizing)The chemical processes of living cells in which energy is produced in order to replace and repair tissues and maintain a healthy body. Responsible for the production of energy, biosynthesis of important substances, and degradation of various compounds. Milligram (mg, Milligrams)1/1,000 of a gram by weight. QIDFour times a day. TIDThree times a day. TinctureAn alcohol or water-alcohol solution, usually referring to a preparation from herbal materials. Ulcer (Ulceration, Ulcers)Lesion on the skin or mucous membrane. 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Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 I love freshly ground pepper of all kinds....have pepper mills with white peppercorns, black peppercorns, a colored assortment -- even carry a small one in my purse, which has been all over the world, so I'm not ever without my pepper. And I liberally grind it on everything. Is using this much freshly ground pepper as good for me as it would be if I were ingesting more cayenne? (Does that make sense??) Sharyn From: pearlmoon@... [mailto:pearlmoon@...] That sounds like a great idea. I'm going to have to try that. Thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: Anne Bird I have cayenne pepper in a salt shaker and I shake it on everything. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.742 / Virus Database: 495 - Release Date: 8/19/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 There is a long article on cayenne in the files... as well as a "blurp" not too long ago on the 3 essential herbs... SuziMaKaAP@... wrote: In a message dated 8/23/2004 11:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, sharyn.cerniglia@... writes: Is using this much freshly ground pepper as good for me as it would be if I were ingesting more cayenne? --- My understanding is that other ground pepper does not have the same medicinal value as cayenne does. It is amazing the various medicinal uses of cayenne. This is from http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T174133.html Home | FAQ | Start The Analyst Last updated: Jun 23, 2004 Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Recommended for… | Conditions prevented by it Health problems rarely occur in isolation or for obvious reasonsInstead of guessing at what might be wrong and hoping that a suggestion will work, wouldn't you prefer to know what is really going on inside your body, based on the many signs it is giving?Click here for an in-depth online health analysis by The Analyst™, including full explanations and recommendations. Cayenne is a hot pepper which has had a long history of use in herbology. Its active ingredient is capsaicin. When taken internally it can warm the body, raise metabolism, improve weak digestion and increase circulation. Please note that it is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms: if you treat yourself for the wrong illness or a specific symptom of a complex disease, you may delay legitimate treatment of a serious underlying problem. In other words, the greatest danger in self-treatment may be self-diagnosis. If you do not know what you really have, you can not treat it!Knowing how difficult it is to weed out misinformation and piece together countless facts in order to see the "big picture", we now provide simple online access to The Analyst™. Used by doctors and patients alike, The Analyst™ is a computerized diagnostic tool that sits on a vast accumulation of knowledge and research. By combining thousands of connections between signs, symptoms, risk factors, conditions and treatments, The Analyst™ will help to build an accurate picture of your current health status, the risks you are running and courses of action (including appropriate lab testing) that should be considered. Full information is available here.When used topically in prepared products standardized for capsaicin activity (0.025-0.075%), it temporarily depletes substance P, required for pain signal transmission. The cream is typically applied to the painful area(s) tid - qid. Besides causing a mild burning for the first few applications (or severe burning if accidentally placed in sensitive areas, such as the eyes), there are no side-effects from use of the capsaicin cream. As with anything applied to the skin, some people may have an allergic reaction to the cream, so the first application should be to a very small area of skin. When using cayenne, wash your hands before touching your eyes. Use cayenne only on unbroken skin; if irritation occurs, discontinue use.It sometimes takes more than a day or two for the benefit to kick in, which is when the burning sensation stops. Therefore, spending a little more time building up a tolerance to the burning sensation might be one way to make the discomfort a bit more bearable. It takes something with true detergent action to get this material off your skin - a mild baby shampoo or dish liquid is your best bet - and a wipe-down with rubbing alcohol won't hurt either. If you can tolerate it on your skin for at least 15 minutes you will get some benefit even if you have to wash it off later.Very high intake of cayenne internally may inflame ulcers instead of treating them, but this amount is difficult to achieve with sensible intake. People with ulcers, heartburn or gastritis should use any cayenne-containing product cautiously as it may worsen their condition. It is interesting to note that ulcers have been treated with cayenne.Cayenne often contains 40,000 heat units per capsule of 450mg. A typical dose is 1-2 capsules (tincture 5-15 drops) 2 or 3 times daily before meals. Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) can help with the following: Circulation Raynaud's Phenomenon Varicose Veins Digestion Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne, is believed to assist digestion by stimulating the flow of both salvia and stomach secretions. One or two capsules of cayenne pepper taken before meals stimulates hunger also. Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion Although a few sources have recommended cayenne pepper as a potential treatment for dyspepsia, gastritis and even peptic ulcers, most modern herbal texts suggest avoiding the herb for persons with these conditions. A small clinical trial suggests that cayenne may be beneficial in some persons with functional dyspepsia. Approximately 850mg of cayenne powder in a capsule was given 3 times per day just before meals (0.7mg capsaicin per gram). [NEJM 2002;346: pp.947-48] Infections Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Capsaicin used topically may benefit sufferers of postherpetic neuralgia. Sinusitis Cayenne may have some supportive activity as an antimicrobial to help control infections such as sinusitis. Chronic / Hidden Infection Cayenne may have some benefit as an antimicrobial to help control infections in general. Inflammation Bursitis Metabolic Cluster Headaches Capsiacin cream has a significant success rate reported from one study where three applications (in a liquid form) per day were placed in the nose on the affected side. A significant downside must be that cayenne pepper in the nose has to hurt! Musculo-Skeletal Osteoarthritis Topically for pain control only. Rheumatoid Arthritis Topically for pain control only. Nervous System Trigeminal Neuralgia / Facial Pain Capsaicin is not considered a standard treatment for trigeminal neuralgia although at least one article in the literature indicates that it may be useful. In one trial, an ointment containing capsaicin was applied over the painful area tid. Six of 12 patients had complete pain relief, 4 patients reported a decrease in pain, and 2 patients reported no benefit. [Anesthesia and Analgesia 74: pp.375-7, 1992]Capsaicin has been used to treat atypical facial pain, especially when a specific pain "trigger point" (a place, if touched, which causes or exacerbates facial pain) is involved. Capsaicin is applied directly to this "trigger point" several times daily. If the trigger point is inside the mouth, a plastic dental splint is used to apply the capsaicin cream. If on the face, it is topically applied. In some cases, pain reduction only occurs after several weeks of application. There is anecdotal evidence that a course of capsaicin treatment can result in long-term pain remission for some patients with atypical facial pain. Organ Health Diabetes Type II Cayenne used topically may benefit diabetic neuropathy. Respiratory Asthma Capsaicin, cayenne pepper's major active component, induces long-lasting desensitization of airway linings to various mechanical and chemical irritants. This effect is probably due to capsaicin-induced depletion of substance P in the respiratory tract nerves. The respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts contain neurons which have large numbers of substance P receptors. Depletion of substance P may be desirable in asthma. Pneumonia Cayenne may have some supportive activity as an antimicrobial to help control infections such as pneumonia. Skin-Hair-Nails Cold Hands and Feet In cold climates, cayenne powder can be used topically as well as internally. One-eighth of a teaspoon sprinkled into each shoe and/or glove acts to help the body generate heat. Water-soluble components in cayenne dilate capillaries in the skin surface, producing an immediate sensation of heat. Within 15 minutes, oil-soluble compounds reach deeper tissues, generating warmth for hours. Psoriasis In a double blind study, application of a capsaicin cream to the skin helped relieve both the itching and the skin lesions in people with psoriasis. Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) can help prevent the following: Circulation Stroke Cayenne reduces platelet aggregation (makes the blood less likely to clot) and thus may reduce the risk of clotting strokes. KEY May do some good Likely to help GLOSSARY GastritisInflammation of the stomach lining. White blood cells move into the wall of the stomach as a response to some type of injury; this does not mean that there is an ulcer or cancer - it is simply inflammation, either acute or chronic. Symptoms depend on how acute it is and how long it has been present. In the acute phase, there may be pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting. In the chronic phase, the pain may be dull and there may be loss of appetite with a feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food. Very often, there are no symptoms at all. If the pain is severe, there may be an ulcer as well as gastritis. Metabolism (Metabolic, Metabolize, Metabolizes, Metabolizing)The chemical processes of living cells in which energy is produced in order to replace and repair tissues and maintain a healthy body. Responsible for the production of energy, biosynthesis of important substances, and degradation of various compounds. Milligram (mg, Milligrams)1/1,000 of a gram by weight. QIDFour times a day. TIDThree times a day. TinctureAn alcohol or water-alcohol solution, usually referring to a preparation from herbal materials. Ulcer (Ulceration, Ulcers)Lesion on the skin or mucous membrane. Myra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Here is one article on black/white pepper.... Black pepper is good for you but it is different than capsicum or cayenne. Suzi Green, black, and white peppercorns are the fruits of a tropical vine, Piper nigrum, a species entirely different from the capsicum peppers. Black peppercorns are berries that are picked unripe and allowed to dry in the sun, which develops their color and flavor. They are sold whole or as a powder. Green peppercorns are also unripe berries, but unlike black peppercorns, they are sold whole and soft, never dried. White peppercorns, sold whole or as a powder, are berries that are allowed to mature before they are picked. After they are picked, they are soaked in water, stripped of their outer covering, and allowed to dry in the sun, which bleaches them. Although white pepper is considered more attractive than black pepper in cream sauces and soups, it tastes just like black pepper. Green peppercorns have a different flavor, sometimes described as "fresh." All three kinds of peppercorns get their flavor from the alkaloids piperline, piperdine, and chavicin. Whole peppercorns hold their flavor better than ground pepper, which eventually begins to taste bitter. One teaspoon (2. 1 gram) black pepper has 5 calories. It provides 0. 2g protein, a trace of fat, 1.36 g carbohydrates, 9 mg calcium, and 4 IU vitamin A. How this spice affects your body: Piperline, piperdine, and chavicin are diaphoretics (chemicals that make you perspire) and irritants. Black pepper also contains small amounts of safrole, a known carcinogen also found in sassafras. In experimental research, extracts of black pepper have caused tumors in laboratory mice when administered daily for three months. The doses were more than 80 times as high as the average amount of pepper consumed each day by human beings. Pepper is not considered a human carcinogen. Because pepper irritates mucous membranes, highly spiced foods may be beneficial when you have hay fever or a head cold. The spice irritates tissues inside your nose and throat, causing them to weep a watery secretion that makes it easier for you to cough up mucus or to blow your nose. Pepper also makes you perspire. Because perspiration acts as a natural air conditioner, cooling your body as the moisture evaporates from your skin, peppery foods are popular in warm climates. Eating peppered foods may upset your stomach, irritate your bladder so that you have to urinate more frequently or even make urination itself painful. Some people confuse this urinary irritation with an aphrodisiac effect. Others mistakenly believe that because pepper makes you urinate more frequently, it will cure a hangover. But that's not really true. Your body does eliminate alcohol when you urinate (as well as when you breathe and perspire), but you can only get rid of the alcohol after it has been metabolized (digested) by enzyme action. When you drink more alcohol than your body can metabolize in a given period, the unmetabolized alcohol is stored in your tissues, causing headache, muscle aches and upset stomach. As time passes, the excess alcohol is metabolized and eliminated, and your discomfort eases. There is no way to speed up the process because you can't speed up your body's production of the necessary enzymes. How to use this spice: Grind peppercorns right before you use them; the intact peppercorn holds its flavor better than ground pepper. Whole peppercorns can be stored in the freezer and ground while still frozen. For maximum freshness, grind peppercorns in a metal or plastic peppermill rather than a wooden one. Wood, which absorbs oils from the peppercorns, is harder to keep clean and fresh. Pepper has a natural affinity for dishes made with allspice, cinnamon, or cloves, deepening the flavor and giving it a pleasant bite. Add a pinch of pepper to hot chocolate, eggnog, spiced wine punch, apple pie, baked apples or applesauce, baked pears, and, of course, gingerbread. To relieve the congestion of a head cold or a cough, spice your chicken soup with some pepper (and don’t forget the ’s RedHot Sauce while you're at it). Pepper is a natural insecticide considered more toxic to houseflies than pyrethrins, the natural insecticide derived from chrysanthemums. To protect your plants, spray them with a solution of one-half teaspoon ground pepper in one quart of warm water. Wingazette® Classic MaKaAP@... wrote: In a message dated 8/23/2004 11:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, sharyn.cerniglia@... writes: Is using this much freshly ground pepper as good for me as it would be if I were ingesting more cayenne? --- My understanding is that other ground pepper does not have the same medicinal value as cayenne does. It is amazing the various medicinal uses of cayenne. This is from http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T174133.html Home | FAQ | Start The Analyst Last updated: Jun 23, 2004 Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Recommended for… | Conditions prevented by it Health problems rarely occur in isolation or for obvious reasonsInstead of guessing at what might be wrong and hoping that a suggestion will work, wouldn't you prefer to know what is really going on inside your body, based on the many signs it is giving?Click here for an in-depth online health analysis by The Analystâ„¢, including full explanations and recommendations. Cayenne is a hot pepper which has had a long history of use in herbology. Its active ingredient is capsaicin. When taken internally it can warm the body, raise metabolism, improve weak digestion and increase circulation. Please note that it is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms: if you treat yourself for the wrong illness or a specific symptom of a complex disease, you may delay legitimate treatment of a serious underlying problem. In other words, the greatest danger in self-treatment may be self-diagnosis. If you do not know what you really have, you can not treat it!Knowing how difficult it is to weed out misinformation and piece together countless facts in order to see the "big picture", we now provide simple online access to The Analystâ„¢. Used by doctors and patients alike, The Analystâ„¢ is a computerized diagnostic tool that sits on a vast accumulation of knowledge and research. By combining thousands of connections between signs, symptoms, risk factors, conditions and treatments, The Analystâ„¢ will help to build an accurate picture of your current health status, the risks you are running and courses of action (including appropriate lab testing) that should be considered. Full information is available here.When used topically in prepared products standardized for capsaicin activity (0.025-0.075%), it temporarily depletes substance P, required for pain signal transmission. The cream is typically applied to the painful area(s) tid - qid. Besides causing a mild burning for the first few applications (or severe burning if accidentally placed in sensitive areas, such as the eyes), there are no side-effects from use of the capsaicin cream. As with anything applied to the skin, some people may have an allergic reaction to the cream, so the first application should be to a very small area of skin. When using cayenne, wash your hands before touching your eyes. Use cayenne only on unbroken skin; if irritation occurs, discontinue use.It sometimes takes more than a day or two for the benefit to kick in, which is when the burning sensation stops. Therefore, spending a little more time building up a tolerance to the burning sensation might be one way to make the discomfort a bit more bearable. It takes something with true detergent action to get this material off your skin - a mild baby shampoo or dish liquid is your best bet - and a wipe-down with rubbing alcohol won't hurt either. If you can tolerate it on your skin for at least 15 minutes you will get some benefit even if you have to wash it off later.Very high intake of cayenne internally may inflame ulcers instead of treating them, but this amount is difficult to achieve with sensible intake. People with ulcers, heartburn or gastritis should use any cayenne-containing product cautiously as it may worsen their condition. It is interesting to note that ulcers have been treated with cayenne.Cayenne often contains 40,000 heat units per capsule of 450mg. A typical dose is 1-2 capsules (tincture 5-15 drops) 2 or 3 times daily before meals. Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) can help with the following: Circulation Raynaud's Phenomenon Varicose Veins Digestion Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne, is believed to assist digestion by stimulating the flow of both salvia and stomach secretions. One or two capsules of cayenne pepper taken before meals stimulates hunger also. Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion Although a few sources have recommended cayenne pepper as a potential treatment for dyspepsia, gastritis and even peptic ulcers, most modern herbal texts suggest avoiding the herb for persons with these conditions. A small clinical trial suggests that cayenne may be beneficial in some persons with functional dyspepsia. Approximately 850mg of cayenne powder in a capsule was given 3 times per day just before meals (0.7mg capsaicin per gram). [NEJM 2002;346: pp.947-48] Infections Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Capsaicin used topically may benefit sufferers of postherpetic neuralgia. Sinusitis Cayenne may have some supportive activity as an antimicrobial to help control infections such as sinusitis. Chronic / Hidden Infection Cayenne may have some benefit as an antimicrobial to help control infections in general. Inflammation Bursitis Metabolic Cluster Headaches Capsiacin cream has a significant success rate reported from one study where three applications (in a liquid form) per day were placed in the nose on the affected side. A significant downside must be that cayenne pepper in the nose has to hurt! Musculo-Skeletal Osteoarthritis Topically for pain control only. Rheumatoid Arthritis Topically for pain control only. Nervous System Trigeminal Neuralgia / Facial Pain Capsaicin is not considered a standard treatment for trigeminal neuralgia although at least one article in the literature indicates that it may be useful. In one trial, an ointment containing capsaicin was applied over the painful area tid. Six of 12 patients had complete pain relief, 4 patients reported a decrease in pain, and 2 patients reported no benefit. [Anesthesia and Analgesia 74: pp.375-7, 1992]Capsaicin has been used to treat atypical facial pain, especially when a specific pain "trigger point" (a place, if touched, which causes or exacerbates facial pain) is involved. Capsaicin is applied directly to this "trigger point" several times daily. If the trigger point is inside the mouth, a plastic dental splint is used to apply the capsaicin cream. If on the face, it is topically applied. In some cases, pain reduction only occurs after several weeks of application. There is anecdotal evidence that a course of capsaicin treatment can result in long-term pain remission for some patients with atypical facial pain. Organ Health Diabetes Type II Cayenne used topically may benefit diabetic neuropathy. Respiratory Asthma Capsaicin, cayenne pepper's major active component, induces long-lasting desensitization of airway linings to various mechanical and chemical irritants. This effect is probably due to capsaicin-induced depletion of substance P in the respiratory tract nerves. The respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts contain neurons which have large numbers of substance P receptors. Depletion of substance P may be desirable in asthma. Pneumonia Cayenne may have some supportive activity as an antimicrobial to help control infections such as pneumonia. Skin-Hair-Nails Cold Hands and Feet In cold climates, cayenne powder can be used topically as well as internally. One-eighth of a teaspoon sprinkled into each shoe and/or glove acts to help the body generate heat. Water-soluble components in cayenne dilate capillaries in the skin surface, producing an immediate sensation of heat. Within 15 minutes, oil-soluble compounds reach deeper tissues, generating warmth for hours. Psoriasis In a double blind study, application of a capsaicin cream to the skin helped relieve both the itching and the skin lesions in people with psoriasis. Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) can help prevent the following: Circulation Stroke Cayenne reduces platelet aggregation (makes the blood less likely to clot) and thus may reduce the risk of clotting strokes. KEY May do some good Likely to help GLOSSARY GastritisInflammation of the stomach lining. White blood cells move into the wall of the stomach as a response to some type of injury; this does not mean that there is an ulcer or cancer - it is simply inflammation, either acute or chronic. Symptoms depend on how acute it is and how long it has been present. In the acute phase, there may be pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting. In the chronic phase, the pain may be dull and there may be loss of appetite with a feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food. Very often, there are no symptoms at all. If the pain is severe, there may be an ulcer as well as gastritis. Metabolism (Metabolic, Metabolize, Metabolizes, Metabolizing)The chemical processes of living cells in which energy is produced in order to replace and repair tissues and maintain a healthy body. Responsible for the production of energy, biosynthesis of important substances, and degradation of various compounds. Milligram (mg, Milligrams)1/1,000 of a gram by weight. QIDFour times a day. TIDThree times a day. TinctureAn alcohol or water-alcohol solution, usually referring to a preparation from herbal materials. Ulcer (Ulceration, Ulcers)Lesion on the skin or mucous membrane. 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Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Sharyn Cerniglia wrote: > I love freshly ground pepper of all kinds....have pepper mills with > white peppercorns, black peppercorns, a colored assortment -- even > carry a small one in my purse, which has been all over the world, so > I'm not ever without my pepper. And I liberally grind it on everything. > > Is using this much freshly ground pepper as good for me as it would be > if I were ingesting more cayenne? (Does that make sense??) > > Sharyn ==================================== Hi Sharyn, Black pepper or the pepper corns are not overly kind to our kidneys. However, you would have to ingest quite a large amount over time to seriously affect your kidneys. Cayenne does not have that effect on any part of our body. You would actually do better using cayenne than the pepper corns. I too am a large lover of pepper corns. Always have been. But I like cayenne and the chilis much more. -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Deborah, pepper doesn't *cause* mucus....just helps the body to dispell mucus that's already there. Sharyn From: KLSIRDDOGS@... [mailto:KLSIRDDOGS@...] Is pepper what causes mucous? is it all pepper or just black pepper? or did I always hear wrong????? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.742 / Virus Database: 495 - Release Date: 8/19/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Jo wrote: > Yum! How do you dehydrate in an oven? What temp. and for how long? > > Thanks. > > Jo =================== Hi Jo, Lowest temp possible and leave the door open a crack. The idea is to dehydrate and not cook. The lowest oven temp will still kill enzymes which is why you want to place the mash as far from the elements as possible and leave the door opened some to allow for more moderate temperature. How long? At this rate maybe several days or less. -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Cut up your peppers first.. When I did the oven... I would set it at lowest temp.. with a termometer inside oven.. As it got close to 100... I would turn off the oven and I kept the door closed.. (ps I have gas not elec) ... Then later, several hours or so.. would do it again... till the peppers got to a state I wanted... for the mash... spread it out on a tray... place in oven... do the same thing.. most times once to twice will do it... Don Quai <mysticalherbalist@...> wrote: Jo wrote:> Yum! How do you dehydrate in an oven? What temp. and for how long?> > Thanks.> > Jo===================Hi Jo,Lowest temp possible and leave the door open a crack. The idea is to dehydrate and not cook. The lowest oven temp will still kill enzymes which is why you want to place the mash as far from the elements as possible and leave the door opened some to allow for more moderate temperature. How long? At this rate maybe several days or less.-- Peace, love and light,Don Quai"Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Jo wrote: > Okay, thanks. Hmmm....I have been seriously thinking about buying a > dehydrator for fruits & meats. Does anyone have a brand they recommend? > > Jo ======================= My whole hearted suggestion would be an Excalibur. They are pricey but well worth the money invested. They are great and I really like mine a lot. If you are uncertain do a web search and compare the various brands and styles used to dehydrate. I did and I believe that the Excalibur is probably one of the best there are. -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Gloria, Peanut butter helps calm the burn in the mouth. SuziMorningGlory113@... wrote: Picture me wiping drool off of my keyboard! Sounds fantastic!!!You really like hot stuff? A friend of mine made some cayenne tincture (and he absolutely loves hot spices!) and said that he had to start taking his tincture in tomato juice because it was just too much. He said it is the hottest thing he has ever tasted in his life and even beyond his tolerance. I have a feeling this stuff I made is going to burst the thermometer!!! I take it because I'm "supposed to", not because I enjoy it!! It's actually painful!!!!Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 FYI- cayenne is good for persistent anal or genital itch. As is peppermint oil. Dilute first of course. And DON'T try this unless you need it or you will be VERY sorry ;-) Seems that those who suffer with these things are wired differently. I use the peppermint oil on my 4 year old's bottom and she gets great relief from it, but if I get any on me.. YOWEEEEEEEE!!!!! Carol in IL doihavtasay@...Mom to 7 blessings including , 3 with DS and Grandma to Micah and Jonah. " My problem isn't how I look, is how you see me." "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain." Psalm 127 -----Original Message-----From: [mailto:deuteronomy2929@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 8:14 AMhealth Subject: Re: Cayenne I eat hot stuff, jalepenos, serranos, and habs, like apples. Just take the fresh fruit and take a big ole bite!! I eat them as snacks every day. Lots of vitamins and minerals!!. I make a cayenne oil for aches and pains, but I always have to make a double batch, because I end up using half of it on my food!! Oh, and I used to have GERDS, and ulcers. No more!! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.762 / Virus Database: 510 - Release Date: 9/13/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 try it in like a swallow or two of juice... makes it a bit easier to get down. A friend of mine drinks his cayenne in tomato juice. He used to drink hot Bloody s, so this tastes like heaven to him. In fact I may try it. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 doihavtasay wrote: > FYI- cayenne is good for persistent anal or genital itch. As is > peppermint oil. Dilute first of course. And DON'T try this unless you > need it or you will be VERY sorry ;-) > Seems that those who suffer with these things are wired differently. > I use the peppermint oil on my 4 year old's bottom and she gets great > relief from it, but if I get any on me.. YOWEEEEEEEE!!!!! > ============================== Hmmmm........ persistent anal or genital itch in females is usually, but not always, a sign of parasitical infestation like pin worms. Persistent anal itch in anyone is usually a sign of pin worms. But as I said not always. I am sure you have but have you had your daughter checked for pin worms Carol? -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 You know I haven't. I would like to cleanse her for parasites because she has a tendency to put her mouth on everything. blech...but afraid to rock that GI boat at the moment. I just found out she is still testing out at a 4+ for salmonella!!! She had it at 8 months of age, assumed she picked it up at the hospital as that strain was not reported by anyone else in the US- Nima. She also tested wit a 4+ for another bacteria that is always present in the gut, but typically not so our of balance-klebsiella Odd thing is that her gut has never functioned better ;-0 All her tests show no inflammation, no blood or mucus, GREAT absorption and a ph on the higher end of normal. But her itching is primarily due to the lichen sclerosus. If that is under control. she doesn't have a problem. There are many things that can cause that type of itch that are disease or neurologically related. Some people seem to have their nerves wired in such a way as to cause intolerable itching. In her case the disease starts to mess with nerve endings compounding the problem. http://www.dermnetnz.org/immune/lichen-sclerosus.html Carol in IL doihavtasay@...Mom to 7 blessings including , 3 with DS and Grandma to Micah and Jonah. " My problem isn't how I look, is how you see me." "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain." Psalm 127 -----Original Message----- ==============================Hmmmm........ persistent anal or genital itch in females is usually, but not always, a sign of parasitical infestation like pin worms. Persistent anal itch in anyone is usually a sign of pin worms. But as I said not always.I am sure you have but have you had your daughter checked for pin worms Carol?-- Peace, love and light,Don Quai"Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Maybe you and are "nontasters"... http://research.yale.edu/ysm/article.jsp?articleID=77 Jo -----Original Message-----From: Don Quai [mailto:mysticalherbalist@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 12:33 PMhealth Subject: Re: CayenneJanet Seidlitz wrote:> You know if either of you reacted badly she could have killed you heh. > I've> read research that some people's taste buds are vastly different from> others. Two major groups were found, one that liked a wide variety of > tastes> and textures with sensitivities to extremes and the second who were a bit> more finicky but extremes didn't seem to bother them much. They found the> latter group would actually seek out extreme tastes as if to satisfy the> sense of taste itself. I'm thinking Don and belong to this second > group> *grins*>> Janet=================================You know, you just might be right about that. 'Cept, it isn't for the flavor it is for the endorphin rush you get from having your mouth experience pure solar fusion bliss. You ever come across that research I would appreciate your sending it my way.Thanks Janet.-- Peace, love and light,Don Quai"Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Jo wrote: > Maybe you and are " nontasters " ... > http://research.yale.edu/ysm/article.jsp?articleID=77 > > Jo ================================== While I have no doubt that there are people out there who may not be able to taste very well, I believe that non-tasters is a misnomer as I seem to be able to taste just fine. Matter of fact I have excellent taste. I can taste subtle differences in foods (spicing etc.) that most people aren't even aware of. Interesting concept and article though. Thanks Jo for sharing this. I also have excellent smell as taste and smell are both combined more or less. -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Scotch Bonnet & Thai peppers.* * 200,000 to 300,000 Scoville Units includes Habanero peppers.* * Around 16,000,000 Scoville Units is Pure I made my summer cayenne tincture from Scotch Bonnet and habaneros. It is the hottest stuff I've ever tasted in my life! I made this recent ones from cayenne (I think!) and Scotch Bonnet (I'm sure) and it's going to be a close second. I got some shortish hot red peppers and also some real long skinny red peppers. The lady who grew them didn't really know what they were called but just knew they were real hot. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Kay Fielding wrote: > Curious, can you heat it (well, I mean make it hot as in higher > temperature)? *G* Heat burns off alcohol but would it destroy the > cayenne? (What a dumb question!) LOl > > Kay ===================== Hi Kay, Not a dumb question at all. Actually, capsaicin is a very stable compound from what I have read. It appears that heating it doesn't hurt the molecule or change it in the least. Yesssssssss!!!! Actually, pure capsaicin is a crystalline powder. I don't recall right off hand but I believe it is a white crystalline powder. I will have to find that url again. -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 I use this site for pictures of peppers. Click on the Chili Peppers tab in the upper left, and it will give a drop down box of various degrees of peppers, and each has pictures included. http://www.chili-pepper-plants.com/index.php3 MorningGlory113@... wrote: I made my summer cayenne tincture from Scotch Bonnet and habaneros. It is the hottest stuff I've ever tasted in my life! I made this recent ones from cayenne (I think!) and Scotch Bonnet (I'm sure) and it's going to be a close second. I got some shortish hot red peppers and also some real long skinny red peppers. The lady who grew them didn't really know what they were called but just knew they were real hot.Gloria__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 To up the potency of a tincture or infused oil, keep re-adding the fresh or powered peppers after pressing and straining every 2 weeks ;-) Probably be enough heat units in it to launch a mission to mars. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: " Don Quai " <mysticalherbalist@...> <health > Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 12:04 AM Subject: Re: Cayenne > > Don Quai wrote: > > > wrote: > > > > > Yeah, I've got a line on something just like that. Can't afford it > > > eaither! I've found that dipping the pepper in a little olive oil > > > before eating extends the burn for a while. Not long enough, but still > > > longer than without. > > > > > > It's so funny. I used to avoid peppers like the plague. It took trying > > > to look cool for Marilyn when we first met to get me to even eat one. > > > Now I'm hooked. Not just on Marilyn, but on the peppers too!! > > > > > > > > > > =========================== > > > Caldera > > Caldera > Standing Almost a Foot Tall and Topped with Platinum wax and a 24k Gold > Dipped Skull.....- ---UNREAL--- over a year in the making......Each > bottle of Caldera Contains 6 oz Ounces of Special Oils...Enough to > produce Heat in over 1 million Gallons of Salad oil....... SOLD OUT > > *Ingredients:* > PLEASE NOTE-YOUR CALDERA CONTAINS VERY RARE OILS . THESE OILS ARE > SENSITIVE AND MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SUNLIGHT,TEMPERATURE CHANGES AS > WELL AS TEMPERATURES OVER 86 DEGREES. > > heat meter - veryhot > > > > > *I agree to the terms in the Product Disclaimer* > > Because of the ingredients found in this product, we require that you > read and agree to the Product Disclaimer. You can not add this product > to your shopping cart until you read and approve the disclaimer. Click > here to read disclaimer. <http://extremefood.com/product.php?id=103#> > > > > > > * CALDERA $599.99 * > > *Qty:* > > > > Now I recall why I couldn't afford it. 6 bills is a bit pricey. One of > these days I will attempt it. Okay here is a good start. Take as much of > the hottest habanero powder you can possibly get and tincture it in some > everclear for about 6 months. Then strain it and fill it back up again > and do the same. Strain again (don't throw out the pepper by any means > as it is still potent). Now all you have to do is figure out how to > distill off the alcohol without losing the oil. You should have close to > 16 million Scoville units of pure solar fusion. I think I might just try > this. > > -- > Peace, love and light, > > Don Quai > > " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Actually my aunt Bea says that gently heating peppers makes them hotter hrmmmm. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: health Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 6:28 AM Subject: RE: Cayenne Not a dumb question at all! I was wondering the same thing Kay Fielding <berners@...> wrote: Curious, can you heat it (well, I mean make it hot as in higher temperature)? *G* Heat burns off alcohol but would it destroy the cayenne? (What a dumb question!) LOl Kay __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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