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Cayenne Pepper : more than a 'hot' spice ... perhaps the most useful and valuable herb!

Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart.

Many herbalists believe that Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb in the herb kingdom, not only for the entire digestive system, but also for the heart and circulatory system. It acts as a catalyst and increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used with them.

To know me is to know that I'm of Hungarian descent, love making Stuffed Cabbage, and have used another red spice, Paprika for many years.  Not till I discovered Cayenne Pepper did I like a red spice better than Paprika.  Now you could say that Cayenne Pepper is a staple in our house ~ and it's also good for us!  Try it, you'll like it too!

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Cayenne Pepper at a glance 

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The cayenne, or Guinea pepper or bird pepperhttp://www.complete-herbal.com/culpepper/guineapepper.htm is a hot, red chili pepper used to flavor dishes and for medicinal purposes. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, it is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum related to bell peppers, jalapeños, and others. The Capsicum genus is in the nightshade family (Solanaceae).

The fruits are generally 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 dishes, as a powder or in its whole form (such as in Sichuan 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 a herbal supplement, and was mentioned by Nicholas Culpeper in his book Complete Herbal.

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Cayenne Pepper Nutritional Profile 

Cayenne pepper dried 2.00 tsp
3.52 grams
11.20 calories

World's Healthiest Foods Rating :
* vitamin A = excellent
* vitamin C = good
* manganese = good
* vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) = good
* dietary fiber = good
* vitamin K = good

For more nutritional information: an excellent nutritional overview and an extremely detailed nutritional profile.

Cayenne Pepper FAQs 

  • Cayenne Pepper is made from the dried pods of pungent chili peppers. This fiery spice adds flair to dishes from Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
  • Cayenne Pepper comes from Central and South America and the West Indies.
  • Cayenne Pepper is traditionaly used in Mexican and Italian cooking.
  • Cayenne Pepper has little aroma, but it is extremely hot to taste.
  • Cayenne Peppers were grown for thousands of years in the West Indies and Central and South America. Spanish explorers looking for black pepper misnamed them as pepper, and introduced them to the rest of the world. One of Columbus' passengers, de Cuneo, wrote how the Native Americans ate pepperlike fruit "like we eat apples."
  • Try adding Cayenne Pepper to salsa, avocado dip, taco, and enchilada sauces for extra zesty flavor. You can heat up a barbecue sauce or meat marinade with a shake of Cayenne Pepper. Spice up your tartar sauce or vegetable dips and dressings with a pinch of Cayenne Pepper. You can make South of the Border omelets with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a pinch of Cayenne Pepper added to the eggs.

Cayenne Pepper Spice 

For the best Cayenne Pepper, choose a premium quality of the spice.

It makes any dish hot and spicy, but also enhances the flavor. I love to use it in my spicy potato salad and on basa, a Vietnamese catfish.

Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Cayenne Pepper in Hungarian Goulash! 

Hungarian Goulash Recipe #267266 by SweetsLady.

2 lbs beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons oil
1 cup onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
6 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash cayenne
2 bay leaves
3 cups boiling water
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons flour
1 lb rigatoni pasta

Brown 2 lb. beef cut in 1" pieces in 4 T. oil.
Add and brown lightly onion and garlic.
Add ketchup, worchestershire, vinegar, paprika, salt, dry mustard, cayenne, and bay leaves.
Add boiling water; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves.
Thicken with 2 T. flour in 1/4 cup cold water.
Cook rigatoni according to box directions, drain, and add to stew.
This will be soupy when first made, but the pasta will absorb this by the following day.

P.S. Like it spicier? Add more Cayenne Pepper!

Cayenne Hot Sauce 

Are you already a fan of Cayenne Pepper spice and want it in a hot sauce?

Why not try it for a zingy BBQ glaze? Or, how about on scrambled eggs? Yes, I have a friend that loves his eggs HOT!

Ingredients: Cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, salt.

Capsaicin at a glance 

Capsaicin () (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide, (CH3)2CHCH=CH(CH2)4CONHCH2C6H3-4-(OH)-3-(OCH3)) is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. Capsaicin and several related compounds are called capsaicinoids and are produced as a secondary metabolite by chili peppers, probably as deterrents against certain herbivores and fungi.What Made Chili Peppers So Spicy? Talk of the Nation, 15 Aug 2008. Pure capsaicin is a hydrophobic, colorless, odorless, crystalline to waxy compound.

Cayenne Pepper Extract 

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum.
Common Name: Cayenne Pepper.
Rich Source of Carotenoids: an Vital Nutrient for Overall Health. Warming Decongestant to Support Normal Breathing. Promotes Healthy Circulation of Blood to the Veins.

First discovered in South America, cayenne, commonly referred to as chili pepper, paprika, or red pepper, can now be found growing in many regions of the world and has become popular as both a food and as a folk medicine.

Employed by healing practitioners for centuries, cayenne has been used as anutritional support for stomachaches, cramping, gas, and some circulatory disorders. Today many take cayenne internally to help enliven blood circulation, while others apply cayenne to the skin, as a counterirritant against insect bites and stings.

Chili Pepper at a glance 

Category: File - :Cubanelle Peppers.jpg|thumb|Chili peppers

Chili pepper (from nahuatl chilli), also known as, or spelled, chilli pepper, chilli, chillie, chili, and chile, is the fruit of the plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae.

Although botanically speaking, the fruit of capsicums are berries, the peppers are considered as vegetables or spices for culinary purposes. Depending on flavor intensity and fleshiness, their culinary use varies from use as a vegetable (e.g., bell pepper) to use as a spice (e.g., cayenne pepper).

Chili peppers originated in the Americas. Their cultivars are now grown around the world, because they are widely used as food and as medicine.

Cayenne Pepper is a Herbal Supplement 

Herbal supplement. Capsicum annuum (also known as: African Bird Pepper, Capsicum, Red Pepper).

Traditional aid for poor circulation. Relieves digestive complaints. Cayenne Pepper is considered by many herbalists to be one of the best stimulants in the plant kingdom. It is traditionally used as a circulatory tonic, as it is believed to be beneficial for problems relating to poor circulation such as chills, cold hands & feet, as well as for strengthening the heart - the main organ for circulation of blood.

This aromatic spice is also used as a digestive aid; for breaking up mucous congestion; and to normalize blood pressure (These statements have not been evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease).

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Capsicum Annuum at a glance 

Capsicum annuum is a domesticated species of the plant genus Capsicum native to Mexico.

Cayenne Pepper has healing powers 

Cayenne pepper - prized for thousands of years for its healing power. Folklore from around the world recounts amazing results using cayenne pepper in simple healing and in baffling health problems. But cayenne pepper is not just a healer from ancient history. Recent clinical studies have been conducted on many of the old-time health applications for this miracle herb. Again and again, the therapeutic value of cayenne pepper has been medically validated. --Dr. Patrick Quillin, The Healing Power of Cayenne Pepper.

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Cayenne Pepper Diet Overview 

Recent research has shown that almost 35% of people suffer from overweight. This problem is a headache for millions of people all over the world, that's way various diets are so popular nowadays. Of course you can buy weight loss pill and than face numerous side effects, but there is another decision - natural diets, based on natural foods and supplements. In this article we will talk about cayenne pepper diet.

Cayenne pepper is one of the most powerful and beneficial herbs known to mankind, but unfortunately very few know of its efficacy. It comes from chili peppers, one of the vegetables in the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, which also includes eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers and white potatoes. Cayenne Pepper is one of the hottest peppers on earth and that's way it is traditionally used in Mexican and Italian cooking. That's way the number of people, suffering from overweight is less in these countries.

Cayenne Pepper has little aroma, but it is extremely hot to taste. It also helps other herbs to work more effectively when taken at the same time.

Bright red color signals its high content of beta-carotene or pro-vitamin A. It is also packed full of Vitamin C, another fighter of colds and infections. These peppers can be used in a variety of herbal remedies from indigestion to high blood pressure.

So, how does cayenne pepper diet work? Basically, you should always add this pepper in any food you eat. This makes it extremely hot and this will help you to lose weight.

There is a very good food system, based not on calorie counting, but on food, which manipulates fat burning hormones in your body. It is absolutely natural diet, which will help you to lose 9lbs in 11 days. Want to know more about this diet?

Cayenne Pepper Diet Program Details 

Cost: Just the cost of cayenne pepper, lemon juice and maple syrup. If you want you can also buy the book The Complete Master Cleanse for more detailed instructions.

Meals: Drink the following 6-12 times a day:

2 Tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
2 Tablespoons real maple syrup
1/10 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 oz water

Exercise: No exercise is necessary and you probably won't have the energy to do anything anyway.

Diet Duration: 2 weeks maximum. Primarily used to detoxify the body of as a quick start for other lifestyle type diets.

Time Commitment: None.

Flexibility: Totally strict. If you've never tried a fast before you may find the cayenne pepper diet to be too much to bear.

Cayenne Pepper Cleanse Kit 

Ultimate Master Cleanse Kit comprising all the ingredients for the Cleanse.

Includes: Master Cleanser Book, Organic Maple Syrup(64 oz), Celtic Sea Salt, Smooth Move Tea, Herbal Laxative Tea. Organic Cayenne Powder, Peppermint Tea!

As recommended by Stanley Burroughs, author of Master Cleanser.

Cayenne Pepper Cleanse Kit 

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Capsicum at a glance 

:For the fruit, see: Chili pepper

Capsicum (or pepper in the U.S., Canada,...

Cayenne Pepper pics 

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Cayenne at a glance 

Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana, an overseas région and département of France located in South America. The city stands on a former island at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the Atlantic coast. Chelsea F.C. winger Florent Malouda was born here.

At the 2006 census, there were 100,323 inhabitants in the urban area of Cayenne (as defined by INSEE), 50,594 of whom lived in the city (commune) of Cayenne proper, and the remainder in the neighbouring commune of Remire-Montjoly. The commune of Matoury (18,032 inhabitants in 1999), where the Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport is located, is also a suburb of Cayenne, but it was not included in the official definition of the urban area by INSEE in 1999.

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