Cayenne peppers in their
powdered form are wonderful in almost every food. They add livelihood, spice,
excitement and flair to anything they touch. You can also create a total-body
daily elixir by mixing just 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder in water and
drinking it up to 3 times daily. Cayenne pepper powder serves various health
benefits to you - and makes your life more enjoyable in many ways.
Medicinal facts about
cayenne pepper powder:
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Cayenne peppers can stop heart attacks - even
while they are happening. They are vasodilators. That means they open blood
vessels up to allow increased blood flow.
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Cayennes are unique in their ability to increase
circulation without increasing blood pressure.
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These red, hot chili peppers are loaded with
Vitamins A,C and the entire B-Complex set.
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They also are rich in potassium and calcium.
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Cayenne peppers are a metabolic enhancer. They
assist the body in the assimilation of nutrients and the ridding of waste
products.
More medicinal uses for
cayenne pepper powder:
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Lung, stomach, nose and uterus hemorrhages can
be effectively stopped with some cayenne extract. Take a teaspoon in a cup of
hot water every 15 minutes until the hemorrhage stops.
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For external bleeding, take cayenne extract
internally as directed above and place some extract directly on the open wound
as well. Cayenne makes the blood pressure regulated and increases clotting
ability.
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Dyspepsia symptoms will be significantly reduced
with 2.5 grams of cayenne pepper extract taken daily (divided before meals).
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Various conditions that cause nerve pain are
effectively treated with capsaicin, the active chemical ingredient in cayenne
peppers.
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Applications of topical capsaicin are very
beneficial for treating various itchy, dry skin conditions.