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    • cayenne-capsicum-annuum cayenne-capsicum-annuum
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    Cayenne

    Scientific:Capsicum annuum
    Other:Cayenne
    Family:Solanaceae
    • Indications
    • Actions
    • Constituents
    • Posology
    • Safety
    • Interactions
    • References

    Indications

    Gastrointestinal
    • flatulent dyspepsia
    • colic
    • abdominal distension
    • flatulence

    CNS
    • neuralgias (topically)
    • peripheral neuropathy
    • shingles
    • headaches
    • migraines (topically)
    • cluster headaches (topically)

    Musculoskeletal
    • rheumatic conditions
    • myalgia
    • osteoarthritis
    • rheumatoid arthritis
    • chilblains

    Cardiovascular
    • poor circulation
    - Raynaud's syndrome

    Respiratory
    • thins mucous in conditions with lung or sinus congestion
    • bronchitis
    • rhinitis
    • sinusitis

    Endorine
    • sluggish metabolism
    • obesity

    Actions

    • Carminative
    • Antispasmodic
    • Analgesic (Topical)
    • Anodyne
    • Stimulant
    • Decongestant
    • Counterirritant (Rubefacient)
    • Circulatory Tonic
    • Pungent
    • Diaphoretic
    • Thermogenic
    • Expectorant

    Constituents

    • Phenolic-Alkylamides (Capsaicinoid)
    • Carotenoids
    • Volatile Oils
    • Saponins

    Posology

    • Tincture (1:5 in 25% EtOH): 0.25-1 ml tid
    • Infusion: 0.5-1 tsp in cup of boiling water and take 1 tbsp of the mixture
    • Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 1-3 ml tid
    • Creams (0.02-0.05%): as needed

    Safety

    Caution: Avoid contact with exposed and/or sensitive tissues.

    Side effects: May cause GI irritation in sensitive individuals. May aggravate GERD. May aggravate dry cough.

    Interactions

    • ACE inhibitors • may cause dry cough.

    References

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    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

    Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

    Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

    Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

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    Cayenne

    Scientific:Capsicum annuum
    Other:Cayenne
    Family:Solanaceae

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