Herbal Index: Nutritional information for Cayenne pepper ( Capsicum frutescens or C. annum)

Cayenne pepper ( Capsicum frutescens or C. annum)

By H. Zell

Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Eudicots
(unranked) : Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Capsicum
Species:  C. frutescens






Constituents:
Alpha-pinene, beta-ionone, beta-carotene, beta- sitosteral, caffeic acid, camphor, capsaicin, caryophyllene, chlorogenic acid, citric acid, cryptoxanthin, hesperidin, kaempferol, limonene, luten, myristic acid, 1, 8-cineole, p-coumaric acid, quercetin, scipoletin, stigmasterol, and zeaxanthin.

Vitamins:
B1- Also known as thiamine which helps the body turn carbohydrates to glucose which give the body energy. This vitamin helps the body break down fats and proteins. . In addition to this vitamin maintains the muscle tone along the wall of the digestive tract and promotes the health of the nervous system, skin, hair, eyes, mouth, and liver. It also improves the bodies ability to withstand stress and is often called "anti-stress" vitamin.
B2- Also known as Riboflavin which plays a significant role in the production of energy. It helps in conversion of carbohydrates to sugar, which fuels the body function. Riboflavin has an active part in the electron transport chain that produces cellular energy. It also helps in the processing of amino acids and fats. It can also serve as antioxidant, which slackens the pace of ageing.

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B3- Vitamin B3 also known as Niacin. Niacin is essentially used to lower high cholesterol levels as well as aids the functioning nervous system ; in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; and in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system. It is also involved in the normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids, and in the synthesis of sex hormones.
B6- also known as Pyridoxamine. This water soluble vitamin is helpful in treating vast number of problems related to heart, skin, depression, fatigue, nervous system and so on.

C- Also known as Ascorbic acid this is one of the most effective and safest nutrients. It is a water soluble vitamin. It is a powerful antioxidant for the synthesis of collagen which helps to make blood vessels and keep the bodies muscles strong. The human body doesn’t have the capacity to generate Vitamin C. Therefore, it needs to receive it through foods and other supplements.

E- also known as tocopherol powerful anti oxidant; protecting the cells from free radical damage (i.e. damage caused by pollution, smoke, chemicals, stress, etc). It plays a vital role in the normal functioning of the nerve cells.The vitamin influences the reproductive system too and is often called the ‘anti sterility’ hormone. It´s also known to protect the heart and stave off cardiovascular diseases.
Being a potent free radical, it has the potential to prevent the development of cancer.

Nutrients:

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• Amino acids
• calcium
• essential fatty acids
• folate
• iron
• magnesium
• phosphorus
• potassium
• zinc

Actions:
Fights inflimation, aids digestion, stops bleeding ulcers and improves circulation. Acts as a catalyst for other herbs. Good for the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen, and stomach.
May be good for the following disorders:

• arthritus
• rhueumatism
• colds
• sinus infections
• sore throats
• good for pain when applied topically
• used with lobelia for nerves

There has not been sufficient study by the FDA of Cayenne pepper ( Capsicum frutescens or C. annum)  to say that it is good for the use of all the conditions mentioned above. Please read my legal disclaimer.

Sources
Prescription’s for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A Blach CNC. If you like this information please support the publisher.
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