Cayenne Pepper
Peripheral circulation
Overview
Peripheral circulation
Latin name : Capsicum annuum
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Fruits
- Preparation Forms
- poudre, gelule, creme, teinture mere
- Active Compounds
- capsaicine, dihydrocapsaicine, carotenoides
Therapeutic Properties
- Vasodilator
- Rubefacient
- Analgesic
Recommended Dosage
30-120 mg capsaicin/day or external use
Contraindications
- Gastric ulcer
- Hemorrhoids
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended