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Cayenne
(Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum annuum)

 General Info  

Active Forms


Absorption


Dietary Sources


 Dosage Info Back to Top
Dosage Range
400mg (standardized extract), 2-3 times a day.

Topically: Apply 3-4 times daily to affected area(s)as needed.

Most Common Dosage
400mg (standardized extract), 3 times a day.

Topically: Apply 3 times daily to affected area(s)as needed.

Dosage Forms

 Adult RDI


Adult ODA
 
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Interactions
Drug/Herb Interactions
• Salicylates
• MAO inhibitors
• Antihypertensive medications
• theophylline
Cayenne pepper (chili pepper) has been used as a spice for foods in many cultures and as a traditional medicine for centuries, especially with the Native American culture. Cayenne is regarded as an aphrodisiac, depurative (removes waste products), digestive aid, carminative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic (increase sweating), rubefacient, and counterirritant. It has been used historically to treat asthma, pneumonia, diarrhea, cramps, toothache, flatulent dyspepsia without inflammation, and peripheral circulation insufficiency.(1) Externally, topical preparations of capsicum oleoresin (0.25-0.75%) is used for pain associated with arthritis, rheumatism, and cold injuries. Taken orally, capsicum has been reported to increase peripheral circulation and improve digestion. Cultures that eat cayenne pepper regularly have a lower incidence of stroke due to an increase in fibrinolytic activity and coagulation caused by constituents in the pepper.(2)
 Toxicities & Precautions Back to Top
General
Cayenne has been reported safe in recommended dosages.

Do not apply cayenne topically for more than 2 consecutive days with a 14 day time lapse between due to potential damage to sensitive nerve endings.(3)

Cayenne oleoresin consumption may increase the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals.

Health Conditions
Use cayenne with caution in ulcers and chronic bowel irritation.

Based on pharmacology, use with caution in individuals with bleeding disorders.

Side Effects
Based on pharmacology, topical, oral and gastric irritation may occur with the use of cayenne oleoresin.(4)

Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding
If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before use.

Age Limitations
Do not use in children under 2 years of age unless recommended by a physician.
 Symptoms & Causes of Deficiency  
 Footnotes Back to Top
1 Newall CA, et al. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health Care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press;1996:28-30.
2 Visudhiphan S, Poolsuppasit S, Piboonnukarintr O, et al. The Relationship Between High Fibrinolytic Activity and Daily Capsicum Ingestion in Thais. Am J Clin Nutr. Jun1982;35(6):1452-8.
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3 Watanabe T, Kawada T, Kato T, Harada T, Iwai K. Effects of capsaicin analogs on adrenal catecholamine secretion in rats. Life Sci. 1994;54(5):369-74.
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4 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 2000:167.
 
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