Capsicum / Cayenne
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South Africa
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Capsicum / Cayenne vegan capsules
Contents:
60 vegan capsules, no fillers or preservatives
Pure capsicum only. Not irradiated
What is capsicum?
Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. Capsicums are cultivated worldwide and used in many cuisines. (Wikipedia)
Other names:
African Bird Pepper, African Chillies, African Pepper, Aji, Bird Pepper, Capsaicin, Capsacine
African Bird Pepper, African Chillies, African Pepper, Aji, Bird Pepper, Capsaicin, Capsacine
What are the benefits?
The presence of vitamin B6 and folate helps lower the level of homocysteine, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular illnesses. The compounds found in capsicums such as fibre and lycopene helps reduce the level of fat in your body.
Capsicum is used for various problems with digestion including upset stomach, intestinal gas, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and cramps. It is also used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels including poor circulation, excessive blood clotting, high cholesterol, and preventing heart dis-ease.
Other uses include relief of a toothache, seasickness, alcoholism, malaria, and fever. It is also used to help people who have difficulty swallowing.
Some people apply capsicum to the skin for pain caused by shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. It is also used topically for nerve pain(neuropathy) associated with diabetes and other types of nerve pain (neuralgia), and back pain.
The presence of vitamin B6 and folate helps lower the level of homocysteine, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular illnesses. The compounds found in capsicums such as fibre and lycopene helps reduce the level of fat in your body.
Capsicum is used for various problems with digestion including upset stomach, intestinal gas, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and cramps. It is also used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels including poor circulation, excessive blood clotting, high cholesterol, and preventing heart dis-ease.
Other uses include relief of a toothache, seasickness, alcoholism, malaria, and fever. It is also used to help people who have difficulty swallowing.
Some people apply capsicum to the skin for pain caused by shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. It is also used topically for nerve pain(neuropathy) associated with diabetes and other types of nerve pain (neuralgia), and back pain.
Helps with:
* alleviating indigestion
* regulating blood flow
* equalising and strengthening the heart and arteries
Suggested dosage:
1 - 3 capsules daily
1 - 3 capsules daily
Further information:
A particular form of capsicum causes intense eye pain and other unpleasant effects when it comes in contact with the face. This form is used in self-defense pepper sprays
A helpful link: https://draxe.com/nutrition/capsaicin/
and amazing video by Barbara O'Neil :
https://youtu.be/y3yn1qkTvoo?si=r6-s37_o_mgHHiUa