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Herb Profile : Chilli, Capsicum spp.

This little pod acts as a pure stimulant ‘for the central boilers of the body’, as compared to ginger, which is diffusive and tends to work at the periphery for cold hands and feet. Capsicum stimulates the entire circulatory system and has the effect of

Chilli should obviously be avoided by ‘hot’ persons or anyone with an acute inflammatory condition e.g. gastritis since it stimulates digestion. Someone with sensitive skin also needs to avoid direct contact with capsicum, which may result in blisters.
Cayenne pepper is not as hot as chilli.
Capsicum is often used in an ointment or liniment form. Here is has application for unbroken chillblains, rheumatic pain, sprains, pleurisy, quinsy

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