Circulatory Stimulant: Enhances blood flow, particularly to the extremities, and supports overall cardiovascular health.
Rubefacient: Increases blood flow to the skin when applied topically, helping to relieve pain and inflammation.
Digestive Aid: Stimulates digestion by increasing the production of digestive enzymes and gastric juices.
Antimicrobial: Exhibits antimicrobial properties, helping to prevent and treat infections.
Diaphoretic: Promotes sweating, aiding in detoxification and the reduction of fevers.
Analgesic: Provides pain relief, especially in topical applications for muscle and joint pain.
Metabolic Stimulant: Boosts metabolism and energy levels, often used for weight management.
Organ Affinities
Circulatory System: Enhances circulation, particularly beneficial for conditions like cold hands and feet or poor blood flow.
Digestive System: Stimulates digestion and supports the breakdown and absorption of nutrients.
Musculoskeletal System: Used topically to relieve muscle and joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Immune System: Supports immune function by promoting circulation and acting as a warming antimicrobial.
Uses
Circulation: Used to improve circulation, particularly in cold conditions or for those with poor blood flow.
Pain Relief: Applied topically as a rubefacient to alleviate muscle pain, joint pain, and stiffness.
Digestive Health: Supports healthy digestion, increases digestive secretions, and helps relieve indigestion and gas.
Cold and Flu: Promotes sweating to reduce fevers and clear congestion in colds and respiratory infections.
Metabolism and Weight Management: Stimulates metabolism and is often used in weight management protocols.
First Aid: Sometimes used in emergency situations to stimulate the heart in cases of shock or heart attack.
Preparation and Dosage
Capsules: Take 400-600 mg of cayenne powder in capsules, 1-3 times daily with meals for circulation, digestion, and metabolism support.
Infusion: Steep a pinch (¼ teaspoon) of cayenne powder in hot water for 5-10 minutes. Drink once daily, with caution, to support digestion and circulation.
Tincture: Take 5-15 drops of a 1:5 tincture in 25% alcohol, diluted in water, 1-3 times daily for circulatory and digestive benefits.
Topical Application: Mix cayenne powder with a carrier oil or cream and apply externally to sore muscles or joints to relieve pain and increase blood flow.
Contraindications
Gastrointestinal Issues: Use with caution if you have ulcers, GERD, or other gastrointestinal conditions, as cayenne can be irritating to the stomach lining.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Generally considered safe in culinary amounts, but medicinal doses should be used with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
Sensitive Skin: Cayenne can cause irritation when applied topically, especially on sensitive skin. Always dilute and perform a patch test first.
Blood Thinners: Use with caution if taking blood-thinning medications, as cayenne may increase the risk of bleeding.
Materia magica
Protection: Cayenne is used in protective rituals and spells to ward off evil, negative energies, and harmful influences.
Purification: Employed in purification rituals to cleanse spaces, objects, and individuals of negativity.
Courage and Strength: Associated with bravery, strength, and perseverance, cayenne is used in rituals to empower and fortify the spirit.
Energy and Vitality: Used to boost energy levels, passion, and vitality in both physical and spiritual practices.
Planet:Mars- Linked to Mars, symbolizing aggression, energy, and action, enhancing cayenne’s warming, stimulating, and protective qualities.
Element:Fire- Associated with the Fire element, representing heat, transformation, and vitality, aligning with cayenne’s fiery nature.
Zodiac Sign:Aries- Aligns with Aries, emphasizing themes of courage, initiative, and dynamic energy, resonating with cayenne’s stimulating and empowering effects.