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Capsicum / Cayenne Pepper
NAME
Capsicum
LATIN NAME
Capsicum Frutescens
ALSO KNOWN AS
Capcaisin, Cayenne, Chili, Chili Peppers (sometimes spelt chilli) Guinea spice, Cow Horn Pepper, aleva pepper or bird pepper, red pepper, paprikaORIGINA member of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family native to the Americas.
PARTS USED
Fruit including seeds.
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
Tincture:
Take 1 - 3 ml up to 3 times a day for treating internal problems
ALTHOUGH CAPSICUM CAN BE USEFUL IN FIRST AID SITUATIONS, APPROPRIATE MEDICAL OR EMERGENCY ATTENTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE SOUGHT
External Bleeding: flush area with appropriate amount of Capsicum Tincture
Internal Bleeding: 1 to 5 ml 3 times per day
Breathing Problems: 1 - 2 ml taken orally , repeat every 5 mins as necessary
Heart Attack: 5 - 10 ml taken orally
PRECAUTIONS
Topical applications:
May cause inflammation or some sort of reddening or burning at the site of application – stop applying.
May also cause a sustained loss of feeling at the site of application – seek medical attention.
Taken internally:
Sickness, flatulence, heartburn, sweats, running nose & watering eyes, or diarrhoea may occur.
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