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Cayenne
Common Name | Cayenne |
Genus / Species | Capsicum annuum |
Part Used | Fruit |
Energetics | Spicy, hot |
Meridians | Kidney, lung, spleen, stomach, heart |
Active Constituents | Phenols Vanillylamides Glycosides Traces of galactose Oleic resin Carotene Essential oils Iron Niacin Vitamins A, B and C Capsaicin |
Medicinal Uses | Digestive, strong stimulant Cerebral stimulant Increases circulation Relieves throat pain Cathartic Diaphoretic Tonic Counter irritant |