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Well, it sure is an added plus that this red spice has special health benefits. Cayenne, you know, is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is the valuable herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons that cayenne pepper is so very good and healthful for the heart.
Many herbalists believe that it is the most useful and valuable herb in the herb kingdom, not only for the entire digestive system, but also for the heart and circulatory system. It acts as a catalyst and increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used with them.
P.S. It's November 2012 and I have moles in my front yard! Somebody suggested I try some of this spice in their tunnels. I'm trying it now, as we speak. Check back for hot details on this spice. We'll be getting the opinion of a few moles.
Photo Credit: Close-Up of a Cayenne Pepper Plant (Capsicum Annuum).
Quick, weigh in on this "hot" topic!
How do you feel about Cayenne Pepper? Ya got to love it or hate it!
- Yummy spice ~ can't get enough
- I'm just getting used to it
- I'm not sure
- NOT for me ~ got an ulcer
My Favorite Spice!
Cayenne pepper is my all-time favorite spice; Hungarian paprika comes in second!
Nutritional Profile
- 3.52 grams
- 11.20 calories
World’s Healthiest Foods Rating :
* vitamin A = excellent
* vitamin C = good
* manganese = good
* vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) = good
* dietary fiber = good
* vitamin K = good
For more nutritional information, an excellent nutritional overview and an extremely detailed nutritional profile.
Cayenne Pepper FAQs
- Cayenne Pepper is made from the dried pods of pungent chili peppers. This fiery spice adds flair to dishes from Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
- It comes from Central and South America and the West Indies.
- It is traditionally used in Mexican and Italian cooking.
- This red spice has little aroma, but it is extremely hot to taste.
- Cayenne Peppers were grown for thousands of years in the West Indies and Central and South America. Spanish explorers looking for black pepper misnamed them as pepper, and introduced them to the rest of the world. One of Columbus' passengers, de Cuneo, wrote how the Native Americans ate pepperlike fruit "like we eat apples."
- Try adding Cayenne Pepper to salsa, avocado dip, taco, and enchilada sauces for extra zesty flavor. You can heat up a barbecue sauce or meat marinade with a shake of this spice. Add a bit of spice to your tartar sauce or vegetable dips and dressings with a pinch of it. You can make South of the Border omelets with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a pinch of Cayenne Pepper added to the eggs.
Cayenne Pepper Spice
- For the best Cayenne Pepper, choose a premium quality of the spice.
- It makes any dish hot and spicy, but also enhances the flavor. I love to use it in my spicy potato salad and on basa, a Vietnamese catfish.
- Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.
Cayenne Hot Sauce
Are you already a fan of this red spice and want it in a hot sauce?
Why not try it for a zingy BBQ glaze? Or, how about on scrambled eggs? Yes, I have a friend that loves his eggs HOT!
Ingredients: Cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, salt.
Try some Frank's Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce, Original, 128 Ounce
Cayenne Pepper Extract
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum.
Common Name: Cayenne Pepper.
Rich Source of Carotenoids: an Vital Nutrient for Overall Health. Warming Decongestant to Support Normal Breathing. Promotes Healthy Circulation of Blood to the Veins.
First discovered in South America, cayenne, commonly referred to as chili pepper, paprika, or red pepper, can now be found growing in many regions of the world and has become popular as both a food and as a folk medicine.
Employed by healing practitioners for centuries, cayenne has been used as a nutritional support for stomachaches, cramping, gas, and some circulatory disorders. Today many take cayenne internally to help enliven blood circulation, while others apply cayenne to the skin, as a counter irritant against insect bites and stings. Try Christopher's Hot Cayenne Extract, 180,000 HU
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Capsicum annuum (also known as: African Bird Pepper, Capsicum, Red Pepper).
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Traditional aid for poor circulation. Relieves digestive complaints. Cayenne Pepper is considered by many herbalists to be one of the best stimulants in the plant kingdom. It is traditionally used as a circulatory tonic, as it is believed to be beneficial for problems relating to poor circulation such as chills, cold hands & feet, as well as for strengthening the heart – the main organ for circulation of blood.
This aromatic spice is also used as a digestive aid; for breaking up mucous congestion; and to normalize blood pressure (These statements have not been evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease).
Cayenne pepper - prized for thousands of years for its healing power. Folklore from around the world recounts amazing results using cayenne pepper in simple healing and in baffling health problems. But cayenne pepper is not just a healer from ancient history. Recent clinical studies have been conducted on many of the old-time health applications for this miracle herb. Again and again, the therapeutic value of cayenne pepper has been medically validated. --Dr. Patrick Quillin, The Healing Power of Cayenne Pepper.
Cayenne Pepper Diet Overview
Recent research has shown that almost 35% of people suffer from overweight. This problem is a headache for millions of people all over the world, that’s way various diets are so popular nowadays. Of course you can buy weight loss pill and than face numerous side effects, but there is another decision – natural diets, based on natural foods and supplements. In this article we will talk about cayenne pepper diet.
Cayenne pepper is one of the most powerful and beneficial herbs known to mankind, but unfortunately very few know of its efficacy. It comes from chili peppers, one of the vegetables in the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, which also includes eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers and white potatoes. Cayenne Pepper is one of the hottest peppers on earth and that’s way it is traditionally used in Mexican and Italian cooking. That’s way the number of people, suffering from overweight is less in these countries.
Cayenne Pepper has little aroma, but it is extremely hot to taste. It also helps other herbs to work more effectively when taken at the same time.
Bright red color signals its high content of beta-carotene or pro-vitamin A. It is also packed full of Vitamin C, another fighter of colds and infections. These peppers can be used in a variety of herbal remedies from indigestion to high blood pressure.
So, how does cayenne pepper diet work? Basically, you should always add this pepper in any food you eat. This makes it extremely hot and this will help you to lose weight.
There is a very good food system, based not on calorie counting, but on food, which manipulates fat burning hormones in your body. It is absolutely natural diet, which will help you to lose 9lbs in 11 days. Want to know more about this diet?
The Red Spice Diet Program Details
Cost: Just the cost of cayenne pepper, lemon juice and maple syrup. If you want you can also buy the book The Complete Master Cleanse for more detailed instructions.
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Meals: Drink the following 6-12 times a day:
2 Tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
2 Tablespoons real maple syrup
1/10 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 oz water
Exercise: No exercise is necessary and you probably won’t have the energy to do anything anyway.
Diet Duration: 2 weeks maximum. Primarily used to detoxify the body of as a quick start for other lifestyle type diets.
Time Commitment: None.
Flexibility: Totally strict. If you’ve never tried a fast before you may find the cayenne pepper diet to be too much to bear.
Cayenne Pepper Cleanse Kit
Ultimate Master Cleanse Kit comprising all the ingredients for the Cleanse.
Includes: Master Cleanser Book, Organic Maple Syrup (64 oz), Celtic Sea Salt, Smooth Move Tea, Herbal Laxative Tea. Organic Cayenne Powder, Peppermint Tea!
As recommended by Stanley Burroughs, author of Master Cleanser.
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My Cayenne Pepper Recipes
Do You Love Cayenne Pepper?
Have you discovered Cayenne Pepper or use it for it’s medicinal healing properties? Got a favorite recipe using this spice? I’d love to hear from you!
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