Cayenne

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)    For years cayenne pepper has been used as a stimulate and it also has the properties to increase your resistance at the beginning of a cold. Small amounts of the powder or eating a little of the fruit helps to stimulate the appetite.  Taking the tea as directed can also lessen the craving for alcohol. You can increase the blood flow to areas afflicted with arthritis or rheumatism when made into plasters, liniment or tinctures and applied to the area of discomfort, (see caution). Follow dosages carefully as taking too much can cause other problems, (see caution). Some people like it with food but still should keep their consumption of this food herb to a minimum. Common Names: African Pepper,  American Pepper Bird Pepper,  Capsicum Chili Pepper,  Cockspur Pepper Goat's Pepper ,  Pod Pepper Red Pepper,  Spanish Pepper Plant Parts used: Fruit Side Effects: None Caution: Prolonged contact with the skin can cause blisters. It can cause Gastroenteritis and Kidney damage if used to excess. Internal uses for Cayenne Pepper Appetizer Digestive Irritant Sialagogue (stimulates the secretion of saliva) Stimulant Tonic Cold resistant properties External use for Cayenne Pepper Plasters to aid arthritis suffering Tincture is also used externally but see caution above. Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Tea: 1/2 to 1 tsp Pepper to 1 cup of boiling water steep for 10 to 12 minutes Take warm, 1 teaspoon at a time Powder: Best to Purchase For acute conditions take 3 to 10 grains on small amount of food For Chronic conditions take 1 to 3 grains on small amount of food.