Cayenne

Latin Name: Capsicum annuum

Other Common Names:  Red Pepper, Spanish Pepper, Bird Pepper, Pod Pepper, Chilies, and African Pepper

Effect: Pungent; Stimulant; Tonic; Sialagogue; Alterative

Traditional Uses:

Speeds circulation, slows bleeding, general tonic, heart, blood pressure, digestive, dizziness, heart problems, heat and cold tolerance, vision, growth, cellular activity, reproduction, immunity, cardiovascular stimulant, cholesterol, pain, ulcers, arthritis, varicose veins, headaches, menstrual cramps, respiratory, asthma, heart rhythm, diabetic neuropathy.