ALFALFA (mendicago sativa)

BARLEY GRASS

BILBERRY (Vaccinium myrtillus)

CAT’S CLAW (Uncaria tomentosa)

CAYENNE PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

CHAMOMILE (anthemis nobilis)

DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale)

DON QUAI (Angelica sinensis)

ECHINACEA (Echinacea purpurea,
                      Echinacea angustifolia)

GARLIC (allium sativum)

GINKGO BILOBA

GINSENG (panax ginseng)

MILK THISTLE (Silybum marianum)

SAW PALMETTO (Serenoa repens)

SPIRULINA

VALERIAN
 

 
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CAYENNE PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

 

Cayenne pepper, originally from South America, is now used throughout the globe both as food and medicine. Cayenne pepper contains vitamins A, C, carotenoids and volatile oils. Cayenne and related peppers have a long history of use as digestive aids in many parts of the world. Topically it is often used as a pain reliever for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.

 

Possible benefits and uses:

 

  • Applied topically helps relieve the pain of arthritis and sore muscles

  • Effective in the treatment of headaches, arthritis, and psoriasis

  • Helps relieve diarrhea

  • Has powerful antioxidant properties

  • Relieves motion sickness

  • Stimulates digestions


Contraindications:

 

  • When applied topically, it may produce a burning sensation; however, this discomfort can be avoided when the cream is combined with Aloe Vera.


 

  

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