Let us rediscover another herb, Capsicum, found in cayenne pepper used as an ingredient in medicines for external application and internal consumption. According to some reports, cayenne originated in India and China either in the 14th century or 15th century. It made its way to Europe around the 16th century.
When taken internally, capsicum is found to cure many ailments. As an antibacterial, it encourages healing and deflecting infections. It slows down fat absorption in the intestine to fight obesity, improves circulation, stabilizes blood pressure and lowers cholesterol. It stimulates the brain and salivary glands to release endorphins, which is a natural painkiller. It stimulates increased mucosa secretion in intestine to heal ulcers. It also affects the metabolization of carbohydrates and helps to control level of blood sugar after meals.
Capsicum contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Vitamin A aids in good vision and keeping skin soft. It fights against free radicals which attack our bodies continuously. Vitamin C clears blood clots, removes plaque from arteries, heals wounds, fights cold and kills tumor cells.
As an ingredient of external rubs, it relieves pain when suffering from arthritis, sore back muscles, rheumatism, nerve damaged caused by diabetes, sprains and bruises. The US FDA has approved its use for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. It also relieves pain of shingles, cold feet and other skin problems. Studies are still under way to authenticate it as a cure for psoriasis and fibromyalgia.
When it is used topically, the skin may turn red or it may experience a burning sensation. However, this symptom disappears in 2 to 3 weeks’ time. Once the pain is controlled, capsicum should be used on a continuous basis to get relief.
After extensive clinical studies, capsicum is used widely as an effective alternative medicine.
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