Category Archives: Cayenne

Aloe Vera, Blackcurrant, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chamomile, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, G. BOTANICALS, Milk Thistle, Phobia, Saffron, Slippery Elm, Tea Tree Oil, Turmeric, Wintergreen, Yohimbine

Herbals to treat psoriasis: A review of the evidence

Dr. Sharon Jacob from the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Florida and colleagues reviewed the scientific support for herbals used by patients with psoriasis.

Here are the highlights.
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Ayurveda, Blackcurrant, Boswellia, Bromelain, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chiropractic, Devil's Claw, Diet-Nutrition, Evening Primrose, Fibromyalgia, Ginger, Ginseng, Milk Thistle, Osteoarthritis, Phytodolor, Phytoestrogens, Pine Bark Extract, Rheumatoid Diseases, Turmeric, White Willow

Herbals for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions

Ms. Meenakshi Khatta is a nurse practitioner and associate professor at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Nurse Khatta has reviewed the use of CAM to treat pain due to musculoskeletal conditions.

Here are her findings on herbal supplements used to treat fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading Herbals for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions →

Ayurveda, Berberine (Goldenseal), Calcium, Cayenne, Chromium, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Devil's Claw, DHEA, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Vegan, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Heavy Metals, Injection (Prolotherapy), Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pine Bark Extract, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Tea, Trans Fats, Zinc

CAM and diabetes: An update of recent studies

The World Health Organization has predicted a 39% rise in the worldwide prevalence of diabetes by 2030. And an article in The Lancet indicates this might be an underestimation.

Since November is Diabetes Month, here’s a round-up of CAM options for people with diabetes from 2006 through March 2007.
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Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Coenzyme Q10, Cystic Fibrosis, Evening Primrose, Ginger, Prickly Pear, Raspberry Leaf, St. John's Wort, Valerian

Getting specific about CAM-drug interactions

Dr. Philip Hansten from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy has spent more than 30 years chronicling and documenting drug interactions.

In an article in Pharmacy Times, he and Dr. John Horn focus on the risks for people with diabetes or taking blood thinners. Continue reading Getting specific about CAM-drug interactions →

Bitter Orange, Calcium, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ephedra, Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goji Berries, Guarana, Multiple Sclerosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Wheatgrass, White Willow

Herbal supplements for weight loss: What works, what doesn’t

In preparation for the upcoming weight management conferences in Europe, here is what we know about the value of herbals as an aid to weight loss.

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Capsicum, Cayenne, Children, Chinese Medicine, Cochrane Library, Surgery

Capsicum plaster to control pain following inguinal hernia repair in children

Capsicum (Cayenne) is a category of plants used as spices, vegetables, and medicines. Think chili pepper, red or green pepper, bell pepper, and paprika.

In this study, capsicum plaster was applied at a classical Chinese acupoint to lessen pain in infants and children following surgery.

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