Capsicum (cayenne pepper)—aromatic, stimulant, astringent, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, circulatory tonic, carminative, rubifacient

Systems—circulatory, digestive

Nutritional properties: High in cobalt, fiber, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, and average in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium

AKA cayenne, red pepper (mildest forms are paprika)

*Catalyst herb in every herbal combination except nerviness
*Stimulant effects speed the circulation causing enhanced digestion and absorption
*Pain relief of arthritis, female complaints, athletics, infections, heart, laxatives, diuretics, ulcers, *thyroid balance
*male tonic, and cleansing
*respiratory ailments
*Herb of choice to remove toxins and restore the life heat
*Poultice as an irritant and end all pain
*Stimulates stomach to produce mucous to sooth intestinal ailments
*Have healing properties for mucous membranes