Cayenne Pepper Benefits:

Discover How Cayenne Pepper Could Be the Miracle Cure You’re Missing!

Who is this eBook for?

Are you interested in natural herbal treatments for a variety of health conditions? Cayenne pepper is beneficial for everything from headaches to skin conditions. Having been used for centuries for various health applications cayenne is considered to be a miracle cure without harsh side effects or chemicals.

What will this eBook cover?

Knowing how to use cayenne for a variety of medicinal purposes means understanding how and why it works. You’ll learn that along with the many conditions which cayenne can help with and how to use cayenne.

What will you gain from this eBook?

A centuries old herbal remedy, cayenne can provide you with relief from a variety of ailments as well as being a preventive measure to ensure your continued good health. Learn how to use cayenne to improve your overall health and relieve symptoms of other conditions.

Table of Contents

Contents

Medicinal Uses

Why Is Cayenne Effective?

Preventive Medicine with Cayenne

Specific Conditions Treated with Cayenne

How to Use Cayenne Pepper

Precautions When Using Cayenne

Conclusion

Medicinal Uses

When you think of Cayenne pepper, more than likely you think of spicy foods. But for many people Cayenne is the “go-to” treatment for a variety of medical problems. Native Americans, the Chinese and people of Europe have used cayenne peppers for centuries to treat a variety of digestive problems, poor circulation and pain relief.

Like many home remedies or ancient natural treatments there have been clinical studies performed to evaluate the effectiveness of these remedies in modern times. The therapeutic and medicinal properties of cayenne pepper have been proven time and time again.

There are many uses for this remedy and by learning about how to use cayenne you may find relief from any number of ailments and conditions.

Herbalists tout Cayenne as the most useful herb available for digestion, heart health and circulation as well as being a catalyst to improve the effectiveness of other herbs.

Besides being a great medicinal treatment Cayenne is also packed with healthy nutrition. Cayenne is rich in organic calcium and potassium as well as Vitamins A and C, and complete B complex vitamins. Including cayenne in your diet is just one of the ways you can benefit from it. You can apply cayenne pepper directly to your sore muscles for pain relief, place cayenne in your nose and include it in teas and ointments.

Keep reading to learn more about this wonderful pepper and how it can help improve your overall health and treat specific conditions effectively.

Why Is Cayenne Effective?

The active ingredient in cayenne peppers is known as capsaicin. Capsaicin provides the heat as well as the medical effectiveness of cayenne.

Capsaicin temporarily deadens nerve endings when used in topical applications such as toothaches, shingles and muscle pain relief.

When you suffer from stomach problems cayenne, thanks to capsaicin, encourages the production of mucous to protect the stomach lining.

Cayenne also increases the clotting of blood both internally and externally making it an effective way to heal stomach ulcers.

You can take a small amount of cayenne each day to increase the flow of saliva and stomach secretions to improve your digestion and keep your digestive system healthy.

The most impressive property of cayenne as a medicinal treatment is its fast absorption and effectiveness.

Preventive Medicine with Cayenne

Even when you aren’t suffering with a specific condition or ailment cayenne pepper is a great preventive medicinal treatment as well.

        Prevent congestion and sinus infections by placing a pinch of cayenne in each nostril.

        Improve circulation by ingesting cayenne daily

        Take a small amount of cayenne each morning to speed up your metabolism and decrease appetite for weight loss.

        Have a healthy digestive system by eating cayenne each day. This increases saliva, promotes stomach mucous and assists with intestinal activity.

        Apply capsaicin cream before strenuous activity to prevent muscle pain later.

Specific Conditions Treated with Cayenne

There are several conditions in which cayenne pepper is an effective treatment both inside and outside the body.

        Digestion problems are treated with cayenne pepper to help with everything from having a healthy intestine to healing stomach ulcers.

        You can stop heart attacks with cayenne extract.

        If you have circulation problems or high blood pressure cayenne is an effective treatment to boost circulation and lower blood pressure.

        Fight fatigue and improve stamina with cayenne pepper. It is a natural stimulant with no bad side effects.

        Dyspepsia can be treated with cayenne to relieve pain, bloating and nausea.

        Pain relief for sore muscles, strains and even headaches comes from cayenne.

        Psoriasis hives and other itchy skin conditions can be treated with a topical application of cayenne.

        Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as joint or muscle pain from fibromyalgia can be relieved with cayenne.

        Nerve pain from shingles that happens even after the skin blisters have gone away can be stopped with an application of cayenne.

        Pain after surgery, such as a mastectomy or an amputation has been shown to be relieved by applying cayenne.

        The pain of nerve damage from diabetes is often treated with cayenne.

The medicinal benefits of cayenne pepper have been recognized for centuries, modern medicine is even admitting the viability of herbal remedies these days and the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. People are finding natural, miraculous relief from conditions and ailments thanks to the use of cayenne pepper.

How to Use Cayenne Pepper

There are different ways to use cayenne pepper to treat different conditions. For many people just ingesting cayenne is much too hot for their tastes, but you can get the benefit without the burning! The combination of cayenne with other flavors and ingredients can help you get the relief you need.

Sore Throat:

Mix ½ tsp powdered cayenne pepper, 2 Tbsp. salt, 2 Cups boiling water and 10 drops each of mint, orange, thyme and myrrh essential oils. Let steep for 15 minutes and stir before gargling.

Congestion, Cold and Sinus Pain:

Prepare hot tea and add lemon, ginger and a bit of cayenne pepper.

Muscle Pain:

Add a few teaspoons of powdered cayenne pepper to olive oil and massage into the area. Or purchase a capsaicin cream for arthritis or muscle pain.

Skin conditions:

Apply powdered cayenne pepper and rub into the area or purchase a capsaicin cream. Avoid open sores and cuts as this may cause burning. Some people have found cayenne to be a wonderful curative for wounds including cuts and scrapes, if you can handle the burn, then it may be a good option for you as well.

Stomach and digestive:

For everything from indigestion to constipation cayenne works from the inside to keep things moving properly. You can drink cayenne teas, eat cayenne directly or simply add a dash or two of cayenne to your meals or include cayenne peppers in recipes.

Precautions When Using Cayenne

While cayenne is a natural and herbal remedy there are still certain precautions and things to keep in mind when using it in a medicinal manner.

The use of herbs is an all natural approach to strengthening the body and treating medical conditions, for people who wish to avoid harsh chemicals and medicines, but herbs can also have side effects and interactions with other herbs and other medications.

Some important things to note about cayenne include:

        Cayenne does not dissolve easily in water, making it hard to wash off. You can use vinegar to get it off the skin.

        Capsaicin cream and topical application of cayenne may cause an itching, burning sensation on the skin, these symptoms tend to go away quickly.

        Test cayenne powder or capsaicin cream on a small area of the skin before extended use.

        Do not use capsaicin or cayenne powder with a heating pad, and do not apply immediately before or after hot showers.

        After using capsaicin or cayenne wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.

        If you're using cayenne around children, make sure they wash their hands thoroughly after handling cayenne and do not touch their eyes or nose.

        People who are allergic to latex, bananas, kiwi, chestnuts, and avocado may also have an allergy to cayenne.

        Eating cayenne in food is considered safe during pregnancy, but pregnant women should not take cayenne supplements.

        Cayenne does pass into breast milk, so nursing mothers should avoid cayenne both as a spice and a supplement.

Drug Interactions:

According to the Mayo clinic if you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use cayenne as a treatment without first talking to your health care provider. The following list may not be a complete listing of possible drug interactions and you should consult your doctor if you are taking any medications and wish to begin using cayenne.

ACE inhibitors: These are medications used to treat high blood pressure. People who take ACE inhibitors should talk to their doctor before taking cayenne. ACE inhibitors include:

         Captopril (Capoten)

         Elaropril (Vasotec)

         Fosinopril (Monopril)

         Lisinopril (Zestril)

Stomach acid reducers: Cayenne can cause an increase in stomach acid, making these drugs less effective. These drugs include:

         Cimetidine (Tagamet)

         Esomeprazole (Nexium)

         Famotidine (Pepcid)

         Omeprazole (Prilosec)

         Ranitidine (Zantac)

         Over-the-counter drugs such as Maalox, Rolaids, Tums

         Nonprescription versions of Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac, and Prilosec.

Aspirin: Capsaicin may make aspirin less effective as a pain reliever. It also may increase the risk of bleeding associated with aspirin.

Blood-thinning medications and herbs: Capsaicin may increase the risk of bleeding associated with certain blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin (Coumadin) and herbs such as ginkgo, ginger, ginseng, and garlic.

Medications for diabetes: Capsaicin lowers blood sugar levels, raising the risk of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Ask your doctor before using capsaicin if you have diabetes.

Theophylline: Regular use of cayenne may cause your body to absorb too much theophylline, a medication used to treat asthma. This could be dangerous.

These precautions are important if you take other medications and want to begin using cayenne for certain things.

Conclusion

Cayenne pepper is an amazing food that can be used for all sorts of medicinal purposes. The more you know about cayenne and its effects on certain conditions, the more likely that you’ll be able to benefit from this all natural treatment.

As always, consult your physician before beginning any sort of supplement or therapy plan, especially if you are on prescription medications.

Start introducing cayenne into your diet for preventive measures and use it to treat many different internal and external conditions. .

You are now equipped to harness the power of this all natural herbal remedy and relieve your painful and annoying symptoms, improve your overall health and even stop heart attacks!

With centuries of people relying on the power of cayenne pepper for everything from weight loss to muscle pain, you know that its effectiveness as an herbal remedy is well earned.

While modern medicine may not often tout the benefits of herbal medicines, even physicians recognize the benefits of cayenne pepper and capsaicin for a variety of uses.

Some consider cayenne to be a miracle cure, while others simply count on it for a few specific uses, but the fact remains that for internal and external relief cayenne is a very useful herb which provides fast relief.

Table of Contents

Cayenne Pepper Benefits:

Who is this eBook for?

Medicinal Uses

Why Is Cayenne Effective?

Preventive Medicine with Cayenne

Specific Conditions Treated with Cayenne

How to Use Cayenne Pepper

Precautions When Using Cayenne

Conclusion