Cayenne Pepper does the body good! Find out how good.

1. Define a stimulant herb in your own words with reference to the specific body systems that are
directly affected by this group of herbs. Use one detailed herbal example for each body system.
A stimulant herb is an herb that gives energy to the body and can increase sensitivity throughout
the body systems.
Cardiovascular System Cayenne Capsicum frutescens
Balances blood pressure
Improves circulation
Strengthens pulse
Enlarges blood vessels
Ant platelet effect
Stimulates surface capillaries
Helps vessels regain elasticity
Digestive System
* Stimulate production of gastric juices
* Increases peristaltic intestinal motion
* Irritable bowel syndrome
* Gas

2. Musculoskeletal system Anti-inflammatory Nervous System
Helps joint pain
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
* Shingles
* Diabetic neuropathy
Jean Dawson

3. References
American College of Healthcare Sciences, Herb 303 pdf Cayenne (pp 261-263)
Annies Remedy, Cayenne Pepper Retrieved from
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