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| Cayenne |
Arguable, the most valuable single herb in your natural first aid kit.
When you think of Cayenne, note the color RED and remember that this herb's greatest benefit is on the CIRCULATORY SYSTEM; boosting, toning and regulating. Many herbs have the wonderful ability of helping the body come into balance. Cayenne is one of these 'smart' herbs. That is why cayenne is the preferred remedy for stopping bleeding as well as improving circulation, guarding against hypothermia and bringing people out of shock.
Probably cayenne's most important life-saving property is its ability to STOP HEART ATTACKS. In the case of a sudden onset we are taught to use a teaspoonful of cayenne in a cup of hot water, and
have the person drink the full cup.Some other valuable uses for cayenne are :
STOPPING BLEEDING (taken internally or powder right on the wound - crazy I know, but I tried it and it doesn't hurt and does in fact stop the bleeding! Sterilizes the wound too:)
Stopping bloody noses (Same methods used. Also, keeping calcium levels up will tone the blood vessels and help prevent against frequent nose bleeds.)
Regulating BLOOD PRESSURE
Improving circulation (cold hands and feet, etc.)
Colds and flu (prevention and getting well faster)
Exhaustion
FROSTBITE
Gangrene
HYPOTHERMIA
Pneumonia
SHOCK
Sprains
Tetanus
Ulcers
And by the way, NETTLE acts like a mild cayenne and can/should be used if cayenne is not available (like up at the cabin). It also is full of valuable trace minerals.
TO BOOT: Cayenne is a good source of many minerals and vitamins such as; iron, magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus, zinc, Vitamins A, most B's and C. It also AIDS IN DIGESTION by stimulating production of hydrochloric acid .
FOR THESE REASONS, and probably more, it is recommended by many that one take cayenne daily as a natural supplement (in capsules, on or with food), and have some on hand in tincture and powder form for emergency first aid.
I love cayenne!
