Capsicum anuum Family: Solanaceae
Uses:
Spiritual Uses:
- Cleansing use in hot foot powder to remove unwanted people
Caution: None. Except beware that the spiciness may burn the skin. Use caution and wear gloves when handling the pepper for those with fair and sensitive skin.
Dosage: 15-30 drops tincture; powder can be added to oil and used as a rub or added to a salve; common kitchen spice; powder may be made into capsules
Personal Experience: I add it to my lemon water every morning as a tonic
Parts Used: Fruit (peppers) only
Range: Native to Central and South America grown as an annual, US zones 4-11
Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes full sun, warm weather and moist rich soil
Traditional Chinese Medicine Flavors: Spicy, warm
Properties:
Key Constituents:
Try the following products that include this spicy herb:
Sources:
The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra p74
Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide, Rosemary Gladstar, p60
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