Cayenne Pepper

Capsicum annuum L.

Quick Reference

Folk Names

Energetics: Pungent, Hot, Drying

Latin Name

Capsicum annuum L.

Family

Solanaceae

Parts Used

Fruit

The Magickal Realm

Magickal Lore

The Herbalist’s Record

Clinical Herbal Data

Herbal Actions

Stimulant Diaphoretic Rubefacient Analgesic Carminative Antiseptic Anti-inflammatory

Medical Uses

DOSAGE

Max 5ml per week of 1:5 tincture, usually just 1 or 2ml suffices.

KEY COMPOUNDS

Pungent principles including capsaicin, carotenoids

Body Systems

Cayenne ‘equalises the circulation’ and increases arterial force.
Cayenne was traditionally used to remove blood stasis and reduces congestion in the circulation wherever it was found. It was used for general lethargy and ‘flabby’ tissues.
It was much used by Physiomedicalists in serious acute illness, e.g. for heart attacks, in serious infectious fevers, haemorrhage, shock and collapse. It was considered to take the blood away from areas of damage, thereby exerting a haemostatic effect. It was used in cases of gangrene to limit the area affected.
It stimulates the circulation, increasing blood flow to the hands and feet and to the central organs.
Topically, Cayenne is an analgesic and counter-irritant, used as an ointment, cream and oil for muscle pain and stiffness, lumbago, unbroken chilblains, rheumatism, sprains and sciatica. The constituent capsaicin is known to desensitize pain sensation by depleting substance P from the nerve endings. Hence Capsaicin is a local analgesic.
It is a digestive stimulant and tonic with anti-diarrhoeal action but also traditionally considered useful for constipation.

Safety Notes

Too strong for some people!

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a health condition.

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