Cayenne Pepper, Red Chilli
Sanskrit Name: Raktamaricha • English Name: Cayenne Pepper, Red Chilli • Latin Name: Capsicum annum
Cayenne is used in Ayurveda for it's stimulating and Vata pacifying qualities.
| The Kailas Perspective: | One of the main spices I use for weight loss, appetite suppression, and as a digestive system stimulant and detoxifier. |
| Ayurvedic Perspective: | Circulatory / Cardiac stimulant used to revive debilitated patients | |
| Nourishes: | Increases Absorbtion of Nutrients, Increases Circulation | |
| Tonifies: | Digestive System, Improves Peristalsis, Circulatory System | |
| Cleanses: | Digestive System, Blood | |
| Reduces: | Cholesterol, Sluggishness, Joint Inflammation, Excess Body Weight, Edema, Inner Chills | |
| Dosha Effects: | Decreases Vata and Kapha, Increases Pitta |
| Observations: | There are so many books written about the benefitst of Cayenne. One great web page you can read is http://tamihealth.tripod.com/cure_w_cayenne.htm |
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