|
Capsiplex
- Capsiplex
contains Capsicum - Capsicum also
known more commonly as Cayenne as in Cayenne Pepper is a key ingredient in
Lean-R Fat Burners - Cayenne or Capsicum derives its name from the Greek,
'to bite,' in allusion to the hot pungent properties of the fruits and
seeds. Cayenne pepper was introduced into Britain from India in 1548, and
Gerard mentioned it as being cultivated in his time. The plant was
described by Linnaeus under the name of C. frutescens proper. This species
appeared in Miller's Garden Dictionary in 1771.
The dried fruit is a powerful local stimulant with no narcotic effect, it
is most useful in atony of the intestines and stomach. It has proved
efficacious in dilating blood vessels and thus relieving chronic
congestion of people addicted to drink. It is sometimes used as a tonic
and is said to be unequalled in warding off disease (probably due to the
high vitamin C content).
Used externally, it is a strong rubefacient stimulating the circulation,
aiding the removal of waste products and increasing the flow of nutrients
to the tissues. It is applied as a cataplasm or linament. Cayenne also
relieves painful muscle spasms in the shoulder, arm, and spine areas,
bursitis, the pain of shingles, and the pain of diabetic neuropathy. It
has also been powdered and placed inside socks as a traditional remedy for
those prone to cold feet.
The fruit is also antihemorrhoidal, antirheumatic, antiseptic,
carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, sialagogue and stomachic. These
pungent fruited peppers are important in the tropics as gastrointestinal
detoxicants and food preservatives.
The fruits contain 0.1 - 1.5% capsaicin. This substance stimulates the
circulation and alters temperature regulation. Applied to the skin it
desensitizes nerve endings and so has been used as a local anaesthetic.
The seed contains capsicidins. These are thought to have antibiotic
properties.
The History Of The Capsicum Frutescens
Other Common Names: Aji Dulce, Cayenne, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Pepper,
Chabai Achong, Filfil, Hungarian Pepper, Kirmizi Biber, La Chiao, Mexican
Chili, Paprika, Peppers, Piment Doux, Pimiento, Red Pepper, Sweet Pepper,
Capsicum frutescens
Range: Probably native of the Tropics, but the original habitat is
obscure. China; Dominican Republic; Europe; Gabon; Haiti; Hawaii; India;
Iraq; Malagasy; Malaya; Mexico; Mongolia; Panama; Philippines; Samoa;
Spain; Tonga; Trinidad; Turkey; USA
Cayenne or Capsicum derives its name from the Greek, 'to bite,' in
allusion to the hot pungent properties of the fruits and seeds. Cayenne
pepper was introduced into Britain from India in 1548, and Gerard
mentioned it as being cultivated in his time. The plant was described by
Linnaeus under the name of C. frutescens proper. This species appeared in
Miller's Garden Dictionary in 1771.
The dried fruit is a powerful local stimulant with no narcotic effect, it
is most useful in atony of the intestines and stomach. It has proved
efficacious in dilating blood vessels and thus relieving chronic
congestion of people addicted to drink. It is sometimes used as a tonic
and is said to be unequalled in warding off disease (probably due to the
high vitamin C content).
Used externally, it is a strong rubefacient stimulating the circulation,
aiding the removal of waste products and increasing the flow of nutrients
to the tissues. It is applied as a cataplasm or linament. Cayenne also
relieves painful muscle spasms in the shoulder, arm, and spine areas,
bursitis, the pain of shingles, and the pain of diabetic neuropathy.
It has also been powdered and placed inside socks as a traditional remedy
for those prone to cold feet.
The fruit is also antihemorrhoidal, antirheumatic, antiseptic,
carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, sialagogue and stomachic. These
pungent fruited peppers are important in the tropics as gastrointestinal
detoxicants and food preservatives.
The fruits contain 0.1 - 1.5% capsaicin. This substance stimulates the
circulation and alters temperature regulation. Applied to the skin it
desensitizes nerve endings and so has been used as a local anaesthetic.
The seed contains capsicidins. These are thought to have antibiotic
properties.
Fruit - raw or cooked. Very hot and normally used as a flavoring. The
fruit can be dried and ground into a powder for use as a flavouring. The
fruit is up to 7.5cm long and 1cm wide.
|