Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Cayenne "Cayenne increases the circulation of blood to peripgeral tissues, ensuring that nutrients (including those obtained from this and other herbal preparations) are delivered to inflamed and infected areas." Cayenne nutritionally supports the arteries and contains a special class of phytochemicals called flavonoics - these powerful free radical scavengers help preserve the strength and integrity of arterial walls, allowing the body to deliver nutrients and oxygen more efficiently. Cayenne promotes healthy blood by breaking down fibrin (fibrinolytic activity). If fibrin is not broken down, you have an increased risk of blood clots forming and obstructing the blood vessels. Individuals with varicose veins have a decreased ability to break down fibrin. Cayenne is also believed to directly benefit the heart as well. Cayenne is a healthy circulatory stimulant, increasing blood flow and providing a vatural warmth, especially to the extremities. So if cold hands and feet are a problem for you, Cayenne may be particularly helpful. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition summarized that the inhabitants of Thailand have significantly higher fibrinolytic activeit than Americans, due to their high consumption of Cayenne. Tests determined that Cayenne induced increased fibrinolytic activity and simultaneously reduced the coagulation of blood when ingested. According to the study, this could be a factor in the rarity of thromboembolism (obstruction of a blood vessel caused by a blood clot) among the people of Thailand. (The Herbalist, Spring 1997) "Red cayenne pepper contains five different capsaicins -- the ingredient that makes it hot -- and that also makes it a pain reliever for arthritis." "Capsaicin blocks substance P, a neuropeptide produced by the nerves that carry pain sensation. This blocking activity makes capsaicin a long-lasting anesthetic." FACTS: Native to northeastern costal areas of South America, These red hot peppers have been used in folk medicine since 7000 B.C. Contrary to popular belief, hot, spicy food may actually be good for your health, that is, if it contains liberal amounts of cayenne, also known as capsicum. Cayenne is used as an overall digestive aid: It stimulates the production of gastric juices, improves metabolism, and even helps relieve gas. Cayenne is also very nutritious. Peppers in general contain more vitamin C than oranges, as well as iron, calcium, phosphorous, and B-complex vitamins. A meal rich in cayenne will have a mildly stimulating effect on the body. According to Dr. Irwion Ziment of the UCLA School of Medicine, the hot, stinging sensation that follows biting into a chile pepper triggers the release of endorphins by the brain, chemical that relieve pain and can cause a mild euphoria. Cayenne tea is excellent for a cold and chills. Cayenne also appears to have a beneficial effect on blood fats. According to a 1987 study published in the Journal of Bioscience, rats fed a diet high in cayenne experienced a significant reduction in blood triglycerides and lowdensity lipoproteins (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol. capsaicin, a compound found in cayenne that gives the spice its "kick," is an antiinflammatory. Recently, cayenne has been used successfully to treat patients with cluster headaches, a particularly painful type of headache. Used externally, cayenne liniment can soothe the stiffness and pain of rheumatism and arthritis. CAUTION: Cayenne can be irritating to hemorrhoids. It should not be used by people with gastrointestinal problems. Never apply cayenne ointment to broken skin. Prolonged application can cause skin irritation. If taking internally, do not exceed recommended dose. High dosages taken internally can cause gastroenteritis and kidney damages. (Dr. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible) MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES---A powerful local stimulant, with no narcotic effect largely used in hot climates as a condiment, and most useful in atony of the intestines and stomach. It should not be used in ordinary gastric catarrh. For persons addicted to drink it seems to be useful possibly by reducing the dilated blood-vessels and thus relieving chronic congestion. It is often added to tonics and is said to be unequaled for warding off diseases. Herbalists use it largely in pill form and powdered. (Botanical) and Cayenne Pepper is a hot powder made from tropical chilli peppers. It contains the alkaloid capsaicin, which relieves pain by blocking the chemicals that send pain messages to the brain. If you eat cayenne at the first sign of any type of headache, with plenty of water as a chaser, this spicy herb may be an effective treatment. Added to food, cayenne perks up appetite, improves digestion, relieves gas, nausea & indigestion. The herb also thins phlegm & eases its passage from the lungs, thus helping to prevent & treat coughs, colds & bronchitis. It also helps the heart and blood vessels. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ www.onegrp.com/?mamanott organic cosmetics http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 it could, are you still eating garlic cloves? How about breathing eculyptus vapors?rainbowegret <egret.09@...> wrote: Hi SuziI have been having 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne in water each night as well as garlic trying to fight of this bronchitis which I have figured out has been caused by all the car exhaust fumes we breath all day long (live near busy road and downwind from it).Do you think if I had more it would affect my breastmilk.Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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