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Cayenne vs Water
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 09/18/2024 523 posts
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I've been rereading all of my reference material on cayenne and was going through the earthclinic material when it finally stuck me - cayenne is more often than not, being used to overcome critical issues that arise from chronic
dehydration by interrupting the body's attempts to ration water to where it is needed most. Which makes sense because it increases blood circulation, system-wide, whether you are hydrated or not BUT..
...if you're chronically dehydrated - as most people are - then your body is constantly in "emergency mode" and continuously rationing water to protect critical functions.
Cayenne is a Godsend BUT if you keep using it to overrule your body in its attempts to properly ration what little water it is able to extract and distill from the foods you eat and the non-water crap you're drinking in order to protect your critical systems and keep you alive in the face of your refusal to drink plain water...what do you think is going to happen?
If you have indigestion? Then you are well and truly dehydrated - and have been for quite some time - and you're almost certainly malnourished due to the foods caked on and blocking the inside of your digestive tract due to the body having to suck the water out of it just to get enough to keep you conscious and your heart, liver and kidneys functioning for as long as possible.
Drink your damn water, people! Get your phone, open your clock, click on timer", set it for 1 hour and start it. Every time it goes off during your waking hours, drink a half cup of water and restart the timer. Or start with even just a quarter cup of water. Not juice, not tea, not so-called "Smart" water - Just plain, cold water.
Or don't - it's up to you - 100% your choice - but understand that under such circumstances, cayenne can only function as a stopgap by taking down your body's defense of rationing what little water it can steal from your gut - probably by sucking it out through the holes in the caked on matter in your gut - holes that are almost certainly created by parasites that are almost certainly drilling those holes and, thereby, keeping you upright and conscious - I.e. alive and conscious enough to get you to a watering hole.
Mood Enhancer
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 09/16/2024 523 posts
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This is what I love about being human! Getting all distracted and out-of-sorts to the point of totally forgetting you have something like cayenne. Then, REMEMBERING and riding that seemingly supernatural wave all the way back to the awesomeness of being human!!
Wounds
Posted by LJ (Virginia) on 05/03/2024
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Cayenne pepper is amazing for wounds (and other health benefits, too)! While living on a remote mountain, I constantly utilized natural healing.
One of my pet-like chickens somehow became injured in the upper leg with extreme bleeding. I knew I had to get it stopped quickly and grabbed a seasoning bottle of organic CP. I shook it over the wound while holding the chicken over a sink. After I heavily covered the area, it only took about twenty seconds for it to stop! The chicken lived and was fine.
Sometime later I was moving an old toilet and my hand was cut by a hidden crack on the underside. It was one of the worse cuts I've ever had and the way it was bleeding scared me. There was no stopping it, and I remembered how CP worked on my chicken. So, I again grabbed the bottle and poured it over the cut until the bleeding stopped within about 20 to 30 seconds. Then I put a drip or two of peroxide on it and covered with a bandaid. The cut healed up quickly and cleanly and today I can't even find a scar!
I always have CP on hand for myself, pets and friends and I take some daily as well as mixing it into my 17 year old dog's juice for a healthy heart.
Cayenne Recipes
Posted by dave (uk) on 04/26/2024
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Yes I take cayenne with raw/unroasted cocoa . its amazing!!
Numb Finger
Posted by Ly (Penticton, Canada) on 01/12/2024
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Cayenne pills fix numb finger
Many years ago, I was bitten on my baby finger. It went numb for several days so I took 1-2 cayenne gel caps and the finger was normal by the second day. Likely the pills I took were from Now, but I don't think it matters about the company. I have tried to take a tsp of the cayenne. That is a terrible way to take it. Best to take it with food. Also great to treat any cold or flu.
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Jeena (NY) on 07/22/2023
After making a drink with cayenne pepper, I fainted. It went down with no problem. The taste was not bad because I added lemon to the water with the cayenne pepper. 20 minutes after consuming the drink I made I began to feel nausea and become lightheaded and passed out.
Strep Throat
Posted by The Vegan Herbal Lover (Los Angeles, USA) on 04/10/2023
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Cayenne for Strep Throat
I don't remember how I happened upon this forum for cayenne for strep. I thought I had searched “what herb kills strep”. But now looking back none of the many articles that initially come up even mention cayenne as an option. I drink cayenne lemon water daily and have been for years so when my 14 yo daughter encountered strep throat, maybe this prompted me to eventually search specifically for the effects of cayenne on strep. But I'm glad I did! I initially gave her most of the recommended remedies listed in all the articles from cinnamon to gargling with sea salt water mixed with the many recommended essential oils with MINIMAL results.
My daughter also slept most of the day these first two days and ate and drank very little as she was in constant miserable pain whenever she swallowed. Her sleeping so much actually became a concern as lethargy is not listed as a common symptom of strep.
So we were very relieved after discovering and implementing cayenne as an option. I made a gargle for her that consisted of hot lemon water and added sea salt and as much cayenne as she could stand. After 1 day of gargling about 4 times (3 hours apart), my daughter felt immediate relief and was able to drink an entire smoothie that night. As she gargled she noticed white cloudy stuff the mucus filled water she spit out. We noticed the white patches on her throat disappearing after every session. We wondered if what was coming out was the actual white stuff on her throat, but couldn't be sure.
However as the patches decreased the pain also drastically decreased and by the end of day two of gargling all the pain was gone. She continued gargling 3 times daily for two weeks however even though she was pain free as we treated the cayenne like a medical antibiotic. I had read to do this to ensure the virus is completely gone. So CAYENNE CAYENNE CAYENNE FOLKS!!!! And shame on all those articles for not including this as a natural home remedy option for strep!!
Cayenne has done so much for me from detoxing me as well as regulating my blood sugar. It has also worked in lowering my sisters blood pressure.
Erectile Dysfunction, Energy, Cuts
Posted by Rena (Georgia) on 11/20/2022
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Thank you Frank, this helps with my boyfriend's ED. He is on several medications that contribute to Erectile Dysfunction. He has been taking one capsule in the morning, and one capsule at night. Ever since, you would never know he had a problem in that area. Cayenne pepper is the fountain of youth for men.
Hemorrhaging
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 09/29/2022
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Old West frontier herbalists doctors would use cayenne pepper to save people from gunshot wounds. Mixed with water in the form of a 'tea', and given orally to the victim. In most cases, by the time the herbalist would count to ten, the bleeding would stop.
Best Type of Cayenne
Posted by Jan B. (Netherlands) on 09/28/2022
Do you make an extract with alcohol? What are the ratios?
Do you have a link to the PhD thesis?
Regards Jan
Recommended Cayenne Books
Posted by Phil (Las Vegas, NV) on 06/22/2022
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Dr. Richard Schulze was perhaps the #1 student of Dr. Christopher; Schulze was born with bad heart valves and not expected to live. He cured himself using cayenne, to such an extent he was called by fellow students of Christopher "Dr. Cayenne."
Schulze has cured thousands with "incurable" conditions. See his site herbdoc.com. He generally adds cayenne to any herb tincture he makes to amplify its effectiveness. Cayenne opens the capillaries and allows whatever herb or supplement you take better ingress to your cells.
Here is a link to a book he did "Curing with Cayenne:"
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1i8J5w-EWsR9vKqS6aqQCPB-nIS2B3eKk
Help yourself to the other texts also.
Colds and Flu
Posted by Violet (Cerrillos, NM) on 03/28/2022
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I was about a month and a half after my initial infection and still having trouble breathing, constantly needing to clear my throat, brain fog, low energy, and coughing fits. I would make an occasional Hot Toddy, because it really helped with the breathing, and I always added a dash of cayenne pepper. Last week, the cayenne pepper was not coming out of the shaker, so I opened it up to get a little out, and probably a tablespoon's worth, maybe a little more, fell into my drink. I thought "what the hey" and added a bit more honey to make it more palatable. It was not the best tasting, but I drank the whole cup. The next day, and ever since, I felt better. I drank one more this week, just to be sure I killed everything off, but I am back to my usual self.
Cayenne Tips
Posted by Mama to Many (TN) on 10/04/2021
Dear Wanda,
That is really cool!
~Mama to Many~
Cayenne Tips
Posted by Wanda (Spring, Texas) on 10/04/2021 33 posts
Hawthorn is so good for the heart. When I studied herbology, when hawthorn was looked at under a microscope, the cells look just like human hearts!
Broad Benefits
Posted by Wanda (Spring, TX) on 10/04/2021 33 posts
I believe the man who started the Nature's Sunshine herbal company way back in early 70's is the one who gave his wife capsulated cayenne pepper because she was dying of some heart disease that the doctors told her she had no time left. You might Google that story.
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Wanda (Spring, Texas) on 10/04/2021 33 posts
You can buy cayenne in capsules at most health food stores.
Best Type of Cayenne
Posted by Gina (Austin, Texas) on 03/16/2021
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Cayenne Contraindications
Posted by sandrasteam (florida) on 02/07/2021
Question - will the cayenne pepper thin a persons blood? My husband takes a baby aspirin a day.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Nan (OR) on 02/07/2021
Your post was so encouraging. I've had eczema in my ears for over 20 years - constant awful itching and scaling. You mentioned cayenne for eczema. Is that helped by ingesting it? Surely not applying it topically (ouch). Would appreciate knowing, if possible. Thank you.
Cayenne Tips
Posted by Pat (Florida) on 09/20/2020
If you find your stomach upset, quickly take a charcoal capsule (or two) and it will probably subside very quickly. I ate way too much curry one day, my stomach went berserk - I took 2 charcoal tablets - discomfort gone in minutes!
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Pat (Florida) on 09/20/2020
Winnie, You want mucous to come out - that's a very good thing. Sounds like the cayenne is working to me.
Heart Attack Recovery
Posted by Orh (Ten Mile, Tn) on 09/19/2020
KATIE, ORH here, and you are giving good advice. I have carried Cayanne Extract in my gun bag for some 20 years and only in the last few years have had to use it when my pulse got over 180 and they wanted to put me in the ER. From your post, your problem is pluggage. EDTA Chelation will take care of your problem. My problem is electrical and my crimped Vagus vein prevents an ablation. So I take supplements and a blood thinner. Stopped the other rot gut Rx that makes you fell so bad. If you are not familiar with EDTA Chleation, then research and make a decision. I have had close to 100 and had no plaque around my heart at age 77. Did not plan on this electrical thing. I have lived a full life and still above ground. The Lord calls the shots. ====ORH====
Heart Attack Recovery
Posted by Katie (Bellingham, Wa) on 09/18/2020
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I had a heart attack 3 years ago [2 stents inserted]. I had slacked off on the Pauling protocol that I had been using after I stopped meds a few months after the heart attack, and last Christmas day I got the same pain and sweaty feeling as when my heart attack happened.
I put 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper in a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar, drank it, and in 5 minutes was back to normal. I am careful now to maintain the Linus Pauling protocol. No further problems. Saved $100,000 that my first heart attack cost. This remedy was given by Dr. Daniels of turpentine remedy fame.
Colds and Flu
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 09/06/2020
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Erectile Dysfunction, Energy, Cuts
Posted by Frank (Maryland) on 03/02/2019
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I have taken cayenne for over 10 years. Great for energy, ED and overall health. Used in my mouth for bleeding after getting a tooth pulled. Put cayenne powder right on the hole and the bleeding stopped. Also used it on cuts many times. Burns for a few minutes but works.
Cayenne Tips
Posted by Cindy (Illinois. USA) on 09/10/2019 523 posts
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Holy moly! OK, I switched to a shot glass to get it over with faster. 1/4 to 1/2 tsp in just that little bit of warm water and toss it back. If you're up to a whole teaspoon, I would suggest tossing back two shots of 1/2 each but I haven't gotten that far yet. The shot glass is so, so, SOOO much easier than tea and a straw with the hotter versions of cayenne. I could toss back these shots all day and I'm a monumental WUSS when it comes to hot stuff and this cayenne is rated 130,000. WAY hotter than the wussy 30k I used to use as tea. I was afraid I couldn't get this stuff down more than a tiny bit at a time but no MORE! WOOHOO!! I would liken it to using a straw because all the hot is at the back of the throat and dissipates very quickly. Particularly on one little sore spot that I have and that didn't burn near as much as it did yesterday. Also, you can fix up a shot and dip your finger in it, put it in your nose and sniff it off and up into your nose several times. Works very well. And if you tilt your head back and to the sides, it will get all up in the various sinus cavities. You should definitely google the "sinus cavity" images because, all together, they're HUGE! And all over the place in your head.
Wounds
Posted by Mike (Hilton Head, Sc) on 08/26/2018 2 posts
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Had a 3/4 inch gash in my palm where the fat cells were protruding. Cleaned with alcohol (only stung for about 4 seconds), then poured on Cayenne (which barely burned), then bandaged and it is no longer bleeding and seems to be in great shape. Thanks to all for saving me $1000+ at the ER.
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Priscilla (Birmingham, Al) on 04/11/2018
Have you been tested for Mitral Valve Prolapse? I had similar symptoms when I was 21. Rapid heart beat at night, low normal blood pressure, as well as dizziness when I got up too fast. The cardiologist did many heart tests, including a holter monitor. He diagnosed me withe ( totally benign ) MVP, and put me on Beta blocker ( for a short period. ). Once I knew it was harmless, I learned how to do biofeedback for the rare times it bothered me, went of Beta blocker. The key was a correct diagnosis. I slept better, also. My BP naturally runs low normal.
So, I suggest stopping the cayenne, and consulting an MD if these issues continue. It may just be the cayenne.
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Whisperingsage (N California) on 03/31/2018 45 posts
I'm taking it Because it makes mucous. I have a refractory ( means stubborn) duodenal ulcer. Since 2009. I've tried 50 herbs at least. And on all nutrients. Negative for H pylori. Several tests, always negative. So taking carnosine, GLA, krill oil, E, and cayenne. Read recommend for taking it in mouth and letting senses feel. Then take milk and wet it all down and swallow. But it makes me sleepy.
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Whisperingsage (N California) on 03/31/2018 45 posts
Look up Dr Coca's Pulse Test. It's a free PDF. You may be sensitive and need not to take it.
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Whisperingsage (N California) on 03/31/2018 45 posts
I read an article for that saying it has to go through the mouth first. Yeah, I wasn't thrilled, but if it helps me, I take my burning medicine, so far no cramps, but burning in mouth.
Cayenne Contraindications
Posted by Whisperingsage (Northern Ca) on 03/14/2018 45 posts
You have a lot going on and a lot of meds that could be messing you up. Lasix ALONE will cause mineral deficiencies, not just potassium, it throws all of them out. First, go to Youtube and watch Dead Doctors Don't Lie by Joel Wallach, and Somebody Needs to go To Jail, by Joel Wallach. That should get you a good footing. If you get junk mail vitamin Catalogues, save one and read it. It's like a little encyclopedia on what nutrients do. And no it's not all BS. That's how I started and years later got straight A's in Anatomy and physiology (two 5 unit classes) and biology, and organic chemistry. Because I already had a good foundation from understanding the vitamins and minerals and fatty acids, so those classes were just building on what I already knew. (I'm a nurse now, and MOST nurses I have worked with did not have that detailed knowledge and ordered the useless OTC supplements for house stock because of their lack of understanding, (E for example, has to be the natural form to be usable by the body, otherwise it is just going into the toilet. But she didn't know. I had to explain to a veteran nurse my first year out of school.)Anyway, you don't have to buy Wallach's products but you DO have to learn about the nutrients and make sure you get your 90 essentials including your 60 minerals. (Cheat sheet, I found a knock off brand called Tropical Oasis for $20, vs his $70) Compare the labels, know how to read your labels. He also has a book called Let's Play Doctor where he teaches people how to be responsible for their own health.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Sindee (San Diego) on 06/24/2017
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Cayenne is used in India for thousands of years and midwives use it to stop bleeding as Schrimsh from Seffner, Florida testified to in her post from 2010. I use cayenne in my buttermilk with a pinch of salt to make a drink in hot summer days in our valley (runs around 100 degrees for days), a good side-effect my blood has thinned out so no more heart problems in over 12 years and in winter no more cold feet and numb fingers.
I gargle with cayenne at the first onset of scratchy-sore throat and haven't had a cold or flu in years.
Cayenne Contraindications
Posted by Unsure (Northridge, Ca.) on 03/31/2017
Has anyone mixed cayenne pepper capsules with butcher's broom capsules? About a month ago, I started taking herbal supplements to not only improve my poor circulation, but also help with my 9 year edema issues. I have been on prescription diuretics from various doctors. None of them were getting to the root of the matter so I started taking at first Dandelion leaf capsules. No difference, then the parsley leaf with the cayenne capsules. (only one in the a.m. & then one in the p.m.) I am on heartburn medication also. I did notice some differences with the swelling of my ankles with the parsley. But I finished the bottle & started yesterday on the butchers broom.
Now I'm having chest pain like squeezing/sharp only on the left side of chest. But it comes & goes. When I take the cayenne & butchers broom capsules in the a.m. I don't have the chest pain.? Why only at night? I'm also on high blood pressure Prescription meds, also on high cholresterol, lasix, one for joint pain, one for thyroid, I just read an article that says don't take butchers broom if you have high blood pressure! I also am experiencing back of head pain but it to subsided. I'm done with the butchers broom! Will order the apple cider vinegar capsules next.
Will let you know how that goes!
Cayenne Side Effects
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 12/10/2016
Dear Winnie,
Perhaps the cayenne is cleaning something out, thus the mucous. Or perhaps the remedy doesn't agree with you personally.
I would take a few days off and see if the symptoms stop. If you resume the remedy, you might want to take less.
~Mama to Many~
