Cayenne Pepper Supplements & Ointment

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What Is Cayenne Pepper?

The Cayenne is a red, hot chili pepper, generally speaking any of a number of peppers are called cayenne. A member of the nightshade family, it is used in cooking to flavor dishes, and for medicinal purposes.

The fruits can be dried and ground, or pulped and baked into cakes, which are then ground and sifted to make the powdered spice known as cayenne pepper.

Cayenne is used in cooking spicy hot dishes, as a powder or in its whole form (such as in Szechuan cuisine) or in a thin, vinegar-based sauce. It is generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Units. It is also used as an herbal supplement, and was mentioned by Nicholas Culpeper in his book Complete Herbal.

What Is Cayenne Used For? 

Cayenne is a popular spice in many cuisines. It is used fresh, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in an assortment of hot sauces, especially those using vinegar as a preservative.

Cayenne contains a substance called capsaicin which is the active ingredient of pepper spray or mace, but in smaller amounts it can actually relieve pain and itching by affecting sensory nerves. Capsaicin temporarily induces neurotransmitters to release from these nerves, resulting in their depletion. Without the neurotransmitters, pain signals can't be sent, but the effect is temporary.

Capsaicin and other components in cayenne have been shown to have several other actions, including reducing platelet stickiness and acting as antioxidants.

Cayenne is a natural vasodilator, which means that it causes blood vessels to widen due to the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, particularly in the large arteries, smaller arterioles and large veins. When vessels dilate, the flow of blood is increased due to a decrease in vascular resistance. The dilation of arteries (mainly arterioles) leads to a decrease in blood pressure. The ingestion of cayenne can have many beneficial effects such as causing near instant warming of the hands and feet on cold days or in people who have reduced circulation in their extremities because it increases the flow of warming blood by opening the blood vessels. The effect is real, not psychological (i.e. others can feel your hand temperature rise and see reddening of the skin and your body will lose heat faster from your extremities). Extreme amounts will cause sweating on the skin

Exploiting these effects, cayenne has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries in many different ways including as a circulatory system tonic, as a gargle for sore throat, as a digestive tonic for gastrointestinal problems, and as a counter irritant applied to the skin for rheumatic and arthritic pains.

Nature's Way Cayenne 

40000 H.U.(Heat Units)

Nature's Way Cayenne - 40000 HU, 450mg 100 caps

Nature's Way Cayenne - 40000 H.U.(Heat Units):

Cayenne (Capsicum Annuum) has been traditionally used for poor circulation, cold extremities, weak nerve force, indigestion, flatulence, expels mucous, hoarseness, colds & flu, heart attacks, rheumatism, inflammation, pleurisy, shingles, alcoholic delirium tremens, opium and heroin addiction.



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Nature's Way Cayenne - 40000 HU, 450mg 100 caps

CapsiCool® 

Cayenne blended with ginger and glucomannan by Nature's Way

Nature's Way CapsiCool Cayenne - 100 caps

Controlled Heat!

CapsiCool® is a special formulation that provides the benefits of Cayenne without the burning feeling and discomfort in the stomach that otherwise may be experienced.

Nature's Way blends cayenne, ginger and glucomannan to produce the finest controlled heat cayenne available.

Cayenne is a blood-red warming herb that has an invigorating effect on several body systems.

Cayenne has been one of the world's most popular herbal supplements since the time of the early Peruvians.



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Nature's Way CapsiCool® Cayenne - 100 caps

Cayenne And Garlic Blend 

by Nature's Way

Nature's Way Cayenne-Garlic - 100 caps

Synergistic blend of two, popular, powerful herbs, Cayenne at 40,000 H.U. and Garlic Bulb.

The invigorating warming effect of Cayenne, and the serum cholesterol lowering Garlic Bulb, combine to improve circulation and support healthy blood.



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Nature's Way Cayenne-Garlic - 100 caps

Cayenne Extra Hot 

Extra Hot with 100,000 H.U. (Heat Units)!

Nature's Way Cayenne - Extra Hot, 10000HU 100 caps

The Cayenne pepper most sought after by experienced Cayenne consumers!

Cayenne Extra Hot is a 100,000 H.U. formula with an invigorating effect on multiple body systems.

First time Cayenne years should begin with Nature's Way CapsiCool® Cayenne with a milder 40,000 H.U.



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Nature's Way Cayenne - Extra Hot, 10000HU 100 caps

Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Ointment 

Naturally soothing

Cayenne isn't just useful as a supplement, but can also work great as an ointment!

Capsaicin cream, primarily used to relieve pain and itching, has been found to deplete a neurochemical that transmits pain know as substance P when applied to skin. This temporarily reduces pain.

Research has shown that capsaicin cream has been effective in treating arthritis, back pain, nerve pain and pruritic psoriasis.

Capsaicin cream can cause a stinging or burning sensation on the skin. Not everyone experiences it and the sensation doesn't appear to be necessary for it to work.

Some practitioners recommend using capsaicin cream for at least 4 continuous weeks to evaluate the effectiveness.


Source: What is Capsaicin Cream?
By Cathy Wong, About.com


Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Ointment - 2 oz

A synergistic blend of herbs, pure essential oils and other natural ingredients for stiff necks, sore muscles and joints, Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Ointment should be applied externally for temporary minor discomfort.

Avoid contact to sensitive areas, especially the eyes & lips.

Rub in thoroughly to avoid possible staining to clothing.

External Use Only! Refrigerate after opening.

Cayenne Pepper (40,000 H.U.), Virgin Olive Oil, Oil of Wintergreen, Menthol Crystals & other pure essential oils as fragrances & Beeswax.



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Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Ointment - 2 oz



Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Ointment - 4 oz

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Comments? What Do You Think About Cayenne? 

mulberry wrote...

I've never used it as a supplement or anything but we do use it in food sometimes. I learned the hard way early on, to wash your hands thoroughly after handling/cutting these things up. I got some in my eye once after touching it with my finger before washing the pepper off. Shew! Great lens!

ReplyPosted May 21, 2009

AppalachianCountry wrote...

Nice lens. We never thought of it as a gargle. Thank-you for the info.

ReplyPosted May 06, 2009

Eclectic_Muse wrote...

Thanks for joining the group! I put your lens in "Tantalizing Toppings and Spices."

ReplyPosted April 24, 2009

Eclectic_Muse wrote...

Hello CleanerLife! I know this isn't a recipe lens, but I was wondering if you would like to add it to my Mexican Food Group? Cayenne is commonly used in Mexican food and I really think this lens would fit in perfectly. If your interested, add it here: http://www.squidoo.com/groups/Mexican-food

ReplyPosted April 23, 2009

LindaJM wrote...

I use a Cayenne Hawthorne supplement.. so I had to visit your lens to find out more about it. I've heard that if a person has a heart attack, putting cayenne on their tongue can bring them out of it. I think I read that on Shirley's Wellness Café. I take it for my circulatory system (heart and blood pressure.)

ReplyPosted April 12, 2009

kab wrote...

I like a little in my hot cocoa!

ReplyPosted March 28, 2009

Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...

Nicely done explanation of Cayenne pepper. I love that picture at the top and that eBay tool.

Brenda

ReplyPosted February 08, 2009

lakeerieartists wrote...

Cayenne pepper is something I never had growing up and never thought I would want to because I don't like spicy foods. But I have found that putting a little bit on foods doesn't really "spice them" up, more like adding a little heat. And I know it is good for me.

ReplyPosted December 01, 2008

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