The global superfood and First Aid remedy for R45 bucks a month.

capsicum annuum 

Global superfood and/or First Aid remedy? 

Cayenne Pepper is a fast acting, natural blood thinner rich in Vitamin A, C and E. It is definitely not an one-trick-pony. Its main ingredient is Capsaicin which you will also find in pain relief patches or relief creams. It will go through your arteries and seal a bleeding blood vessel.  Here are some of the potential benefits of Cayenne Pepper: 

•boost metabolism 
•reduces inflammation 
•improves digestive health (prevents stomach ulcers) 
•lowers blood pressure 
•relieves pain 
•boost immune system (Vitamin C rich) 
•supports heart health 
•clears congestion 
•detoxify (promotes sweating) 
•promotes weight loss 
•regulates blood sugar 
•has anti-cancer properties 
•improves skin health 
•enhances nutrients absorption 
•natural insect repellent 
•stops bleeding on a wound 

Cayenne Pepper has an impressive nutritional profile. Download ‘Curing with Cayenne’ by Sam Beiser, or ‘Back to Eden’, by Jethro Kloss.  

Curing with Cayenne  “Curing with Cayenne” by Sam Biser is a comprehensive guide that delves into the therapeutic uses of cayenne pepper, emphasizing its potential in natural healing practices. The book is particularly notable for featuring insights from Dr. Richard Schulze, a prominent medical herbalist known for his unconventional approach to healing.  Curing with Cayenne Sam Beiser.pdf (340.49KB)

Back to Eden  Back to Eden is a famous book written by Jethro Kloss in the early 20th century, first published in 1939. It became a foundational text in the natural health movement in the United States and remains popular among herbalists, natural healers, and those interested in holistic health.  Back to Eden Jethro Kloss.pdf (142.1MB)

Common Names: Cayenne pepper, red pepper, capsicum, Spanish pepper, bird pepper, pod pepper, Chilies, African pepper, Chilie Pepper, African Red pepper, cockspur pepper, American Red pepper, garden pepper. 

Medicinal Properties: Stimulant, Tonic, sialagogue, alterative, rubefacient, carminative, digestive. 

A rubefacient is a substance that causes redness of the skin by increasing blood flow to the area where it is applied. This effect is usually due to mild irritation and is often used therapeutically to relieve muscle pain or stiffness. Rubefacients are found in some topical creams and ointments, such as those containing menthol, camphor, or capsaicin.  

A sialagogue is a substance that stimulates the production and flow of saliva. It can be used to treat dry mouth (xerostomia) caused by various conditions, such as medication side effects, radiation therapy, or certain diseases like Sjögren’s syndrome.