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Cayenne
Family:
Solanaceae |
Latin Name:
Capsicum annuum |
Description
Shrubby, tropical perennial with hardwood stems and branches. It produces greenish or yellowish white star-like flowers that droop from long stems. The fruit are shiny, pod-like, and leathery, ranging in color from yellow to orange to red. Blooms in summer.
Common Uses
A rich source of antioxidants, cayenne contains vitamins A, C, and E to help protect the body against harmful free radicals. Preliminary studies show that cayenne may help protect against heart disease and that it reduces harmful LDL cholesterol levels. Studies have also shown that it reduces fat deposits in the arteries by increasing the levels of liver enzymes involved in breaking down fats, thereby improving artery health.
History
There was no word for this spice in ancient Chinese, Latin, Sanskrit, Greek, or Hebrew, and its first appearance in writing was in 1493, when Peter Martyn chronicled its arrival in Italy from the New World.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Adrenal Formula, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Arnica, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Arnica, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Variety Pack, Cayenne, Cayenne Pepper, Ground, Cert. Organic, Cleansing Complex, Detoxygen, Cyclone Cider, INF Blend™ (Formerly In Flu®), Joint Recovery for Dogs, Hi- Potency, Life Defense™, Lower Bowel Formula, Memory Plus Formula (Mem), Men’s Virility Power, Pancreas Formula, Relax- Eze
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