Ways to Use Cayenne Pepper as a Medicinal Herb

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Heidi Villegas | Healing Harvest Homestead

Күн бұрын

Cayenne peppers are amazing medicinal herbs that are easy to grow and have many practical and effective uses. In this video, I'm sharing a few of my favorite ways to use cayenne as a healing herb. It's not just great for cooking!
00:00 Key Moments
1:10 Growing
2:30 Heat Rating
3:45 Pain Reliever
4:02 Skin Topical
4:30 Immune Stimulate, Conjestion
4:58 Deconjestion, Sore Throat
5:17 Shingles, Cold Sores
5:52 Weight Loss
6:10 Quikclot/Bleeding
8:10 Storing Cayenne
9:10 Cooking with Cayenne
10:00 Infused Oil
10:22 Pain Relief Salve
11:28 Heart Attack
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@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

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@CDGMR1 6 ай бұрын

You are the 1st one to mention that the rest of the plant is toxic. I read about it on a book and heard another KZfaqr, and nothing about toxicity. Thank you!!!

@HeidiVillegas 6 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@isabelladavis1363 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review from someone who actually uses it…thank you for your knowledge and presentation…stay blessed

@HeidiVillegas 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!💖

@CarmenPaz 2 жыл бұрын

Great information!, I love cayenne and I use it very much in my kitchen. Now i will try to make a tincture. Thanks.

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, Carmen! It's such a great herb, and I love when they have both culinary and medicinal uses.

@rebeccabrown1739 2 жыл бұрын

I always grow cayenne. I season my food and use it in my salves. Thank you for this informative video.

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!🌶

@Crystalquartz964 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for all the information, I have just started using cayenne pepper to help my digestion and for weight loss

@HeidiVillegas 11 ай бұрын

This is wonderful! Let us know how it goes! It may even help a bit with energy. :-)

@sandyadkins2637 Жыл бұрын

I did string them and hang in my kitchen so pretty and good in soup and chili And making salves for healing

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Yes, I just love the peppers too! :-)

@cindyprickett7185 2 жыл бұрын

Great information Heidi!! I'm using my Cayenne daily! 😉

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect!😊

@gabriellechristine 9 ай бұрын

Cayenne is great for stopping nose bleeds too! I drink it in water once in a while if I get them. Thank you for your salve! I have loads from harvest this year and now know just what to do with them.

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

Yes! It's a wonderful hemostat!

@holisticallyhealthyandwell Жыл бұрын

And thank YOU! This is such a helpful video. I've actually been using cayenne for digestive issues and it has been AMAZING!

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jessica! I totally forgot I had this video! Oh, my gosh! I'll add it to the Cayenne masterclass! Thank you for reminding me I did this!💖

@holisticallyhealthyandwell Жыл бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas you're welcome! Such a helpful video. There's emerging research that it is good for IBD and IBS. and I've been taking it for that - I built my way up to 1 teaspoon a day mixed with lemon, water, and a little maple syrup. The results have been profound. And I found your website too!! You're awesome - love what I've read and learned from you.

@annemariekeightley2670 Жыл бұрын

good info. I hate hot things so was thinking capsules would be my only option.

@7755_klassie 3 ай бұрын

Cayenne pepper is a God sent cayenne pepper is everything in health it is a blessing herbs for the eating of the nation thank you Lord

@hawaiiandaddy2317 8 ай бұрын

Good one. Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you for the comment and you're welcome!🥰

@RozelliachefNZ 3 күн бұрын

Thankyou

@CDGMR1 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 6 ай бұрын

🥰

@nydiamarrero8318 Жыл бұрын

Thank You❤

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@marygreen4481 Жыл бұрын

Than for sharing you knowledge,I u used to give them away but no More

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikeshawbrook-selfreliance Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike!

@janetlafoy2333 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I look forward to learning more with you. How would you use it for neuropathy?

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

One way I've used it is on my carpal tunnel area, where there's numbness. I often will use it when the pain is acute, along with my formula that I formulated specifically for my carpal tunnel...and it's been amazing! Here's the recipe for the carpal tunnel blend, and you could also try this on areas as well. I also have a video for increasing circulation in a foot soak, if that might be helpful? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/la-claWE06qUhmg.html

@skyd.2084 5 ай бұрын

Loved it thank you 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@jrobby4606 Жыл бұрын

I found your cayenne salve, but I'm not seeing how to make a cayenne tincture. Have you done a video on how to make it, or have link to it? Thank you

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

I haven't! But...it's super easy. Using the dried cayenne powder, fill a jar roughly 1/3 full. Fill to within one inch of the top with 80 proof or higher alcohol. Shake faithfully every day (or the powder will turn to cement, lol) for 4-6 weeks. Strain off the liquid. Enjoy!

@ColleenN29 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm looking for a recipe for the cayenne tincture. Can you share how you make yours?

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

I make it pretty much just like I make the herbal infused oil....only I use 80 proof alcohol.

@RoseFelton 2 жыл бұрын

When making the cayenne infused oil for the pain salve, do you use the whole cayenne pepper or do you use powder, or does it matter which you use?

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

I normally don't prefer using powders in extractions, especially in oils, but I've found that with cayenne, you get a REALLY powerful infused oil with the powder. The trick is to shake it daily. If you're growing your own cayenne, just use a grinder dedicated to herbs and be sure to clean it well after use. :-)

@anthm429 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Heidi. So for a cayenne infused oil we would use 2 cups of cayenne and 4 cups of oil? (For the 1:2 ratio).

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

No, just go by the jar size is best. Fill your cayenne about 1/3 to just under a half full in the jar. Then add your olive oil. Use a skewer or shake well to fully incorporate the oil. Then you'll need to top it off as the cayenne will absorb some. It's important to shake it daily because otherwise the cayenne powder gets compacted. Good luck!

@cherylhavelka2542 2 жыл бұрын

I made the cayenne tincture and put it in my coffee. It helps!

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's GREAT, Cheryl! I know Joe really loves it in his coffee, too, and he says he can completely feel the difference.

@maijiddamodibbo Жыл бұрын

You can’t but love it in coffee and tea

@garrybrown1408 9 ай бұрын

I love it in my coffee to❤

@NG-uw6rz 7 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegasThank you for this great video. Do you have a video on how to make cayenne tincture? 🌷

@carmenM-ey6qy Ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas What difference does he feel? What does it do?

@madmecyr 2 жыл бұрын

Had to laugh out loud at the 'be smarter than the bag' comment! :)

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Oh, gosh! I thought Joe would have edited that out! Well, I'm glad you got a kick out of it!🤣

@lilycheam 2 ай бұрын

Dear Ms Heidi, do u include the seeds when u grind dried cayenne into powder?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@feliciabrasuell1997 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. I have a question??? You said you dehydrate them in the dehydrator and then air dry.... So it looks like you dehydrate them whole.... Is it ok if I put them in the dehydrator whole??????????????? THANKS SO MUCH

@feliciabrasuell1997 9 күн бұрын

Heidi, also looks like you left the stem on them...... I don't see real well.... THANKS

@learnfromjasmine 2 ай бұрын

How long do you tincture for a topical liniment so it does not burn the skin? And do you strain out the fine powder or leave it in a liniment?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

I always strain out the powder. For the tincture, there are a lot of variables including the S.H.U. and how much you use, plus the proof of alcohol. I would test it on your skin as the weeks go by.

@user-os4yx4xr6w 11 ай бұрын

How do I use to help with pain and pre diabetic

@HeidiVillegas 11 ай бұрын

You'll need to choose a good Skoville heat rating for your body first, and then decide how you want to use the cayenne---internally or externally or both, then make the preparations you need. There are quite a few options with cayenne, so people will choose what's best for them. :-) For join pains, for example, most people prefer the salve....some with just the heat; and others find some relief by adding cooling herbs/oils to it too. If you're pre-diabetic, be sure to discuss lifestyle changes with your doctor because pre-diabetes may be able to be completely reversed! And that's the best thing.

@kerryglover6059 Жыл бұрын

How do you make the tincture?

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Here's an article that will help: healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2017/8/9/tinctures-what-is-a-tincture-how-to-make-and-use-tinctures

@stcstwwlove 17 күн бұрын

See Barbara O’Neill, video on Cheyenne peppers 🌶️ where she mentioned an author who summarizes many herb & their uses in single pages. And gave 10 pages to Cheyenne peppers

@HeidiVillegas 16 күн бұрын

Sounds like the Cayenne masterclass inside our Confident Herbalist Tribe membership! I believe that text is around 60 pages long with many included clinical studies. It's truly an amazing plant. healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/kaj-confident-herbalist-tribe-sp/

@paulmiller1618 2 күн бұрын

Barbara also mentioned Chile's are different to capsicums

@samanthaf6482 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't find the decongestant recipe you mentioned. Maybe I overlooked? But I would love to know more about it.

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Here you go! It's in an article on my website: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2016/11/27/diy-natural-decongestant-that-really-works?rq=decongestant

@georgehosea139 Жыл бұрын

The leaves of cayenne pepper are not toxic, we use them as vegetables, and they are fine.

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! I think I'll try some this year! I think I've just always treated them like tomato leaves.💖

@holisticallyhealthyandwell Жыл бұрын

Does the heat unit impact its medicinal value? I.e. the higher the HU the more concentrated the healing value?

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

To an extent, yes. I feel that the range of heat units is best between 30K and 90K. There's not much reason to go hotter than that, and temporarily burning the skin is a potential issue (as I've found from experience).

@holisticallyhealthyandwell Жыл бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you!! 😊

@Rama1824 Жыл бұрын

Quick question. Where do we find the best cayenne pepper powder to buy? Thank you so much 🙏🏻

@carolynlouise6566 10 ай бұрын

I add the powder in my lotion and put it on my legs., i have poor circulation and it warms up my legs

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that tip! You can infuse the oil and use that too---it may not be as scratchy as with the powder. If the powder is working as is, that's wonderful!

@jamclibusmar 9 ай бұрын

How much do you add? I think this is a great idea.

@carolynlouise8659 9 ай бұрын

No certain amount just pour a bunch. And it isnt scratchy and i smell good

@isaiasginson8468 Жыл бұрын

Do you sell the tincture

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

I don't sell the products except to clients as part of a consultation or sometimes local people in my community. But you can purchase it from HerbPharm or Gaia Herbs, I'm pretty sure!

@loverboyjmac 3 ай бұрын

Is cayenne powder from walmart and other grocery stores good to use too or is it a certain kind?

@HeidiVillegas 3 ай бұрын

You can use store-bought herbs, but I prefer purchasing from an herbal shop like Starwest Botanicals. They're actually less expensive and of much higher quality.

@loverboyjmac 3 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you

@skinnydee1886 8 күн бұрын

Can you please tell me if there are two different types of Cayenne peppers? Thank you. I asked because I bought a packet and it's very spicy; my daughter gave me a packet and the colour is slightly darker and it's not spicy at all!

@HeidiVillegas 8 күн бұрын

Hey, SkinnyDee! So, the peppers are in the Solanaceae family, and in this family are the Capsicum genus. Within the Capsicum genus, you'll find around 25 different species. Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) has a high amount of the chemical capsaicin, and this is why most herbal preparations for pain relief, soothing nerve pain, etc. are made with this species. The most common range of heat units are between 60K to 90K although there's a larger range than those. So, you'll need to know the species name of the pepper your daughter brought home. And then if you can, see if you can get the heat unit range. Most nurseries don't give you the Skoville heat unit range. You can purchase your cayenne powder from quality herb suppliers, like Starwest or Mountain Rose or Pacific Botanicals---they test the heat units for you so that you'll know what you're getting. If you grow your own, which I also recommend, you'll not really know for sure your heat unit range. But cayenne is just one of those peppers that works!

@skinnydee1886 8 күн бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you 🙏

@Thustar22 11 ай бұрын

cayenne pepper can it be use will medicine

@HeidiVillegas 11 ай бұрын

You should always, always check for herb-drug interactions with any herb or medication. Used internally, cayenne acts as a blood thinner, so you need to avoid or use caution with blood thinning medications. Be sure to check with your doctor!

@Fiiscreativemoods 4 ай бұрын

Would it still work in a glycerite or lemon oxymel

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Depending on your intention for use, it depends...

@Fiiscreativemoods 4 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas for cardiac reasons...healthy heart

@christydiehl7705 Жыл бұрын

What do you think about making Cayenne pills

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

I know some do. I haven't done this.... I do like the tincture

@unathiwana6366 Жыл бұрын

How do I use it to relieve a migraine

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

You would use the tincture--a few drops in water. But honestly, this recipe I'll share in this link is very well-suited to migraines: healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2016/9/4/migraines-make-a-tincture-that-takes-off-the-edge

@RAY-bg2po Жыл бұрын

Reduce acidic, uric acid food and drinks

@auntnan9121 17 күн бұрын

Did not describe making tincture or oil. Amounts or dosage?🤷🏼‍♀️

@HeidiVillegas 16 күн бұрын

Take a look at our Confident Herbalist Tribe for deeper dives into plant preparations, phytochemistry, and more! healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/kaj-confident-herbalist-tribe-sp/ You can also visit my website, where I have a detailed article on cayenne: www.healingharvesthomestead.com

@ceciliafuentes3299 2 жыл бұрын

Did they cayenne pepper burned when you put it on an open wound?

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

It burns for just a couple of seconds...and then the capsaicin's numbing and pain-soothing effects go to work! In fact, using cayenne herbal wash on shingles, chicken pox, or cold sore blisters that have popped already can really help with the pain from those, too.

@trudybarton151 7 ай бұрын

I used a recipe of coconut oil, Tabasco hot sauce and tea tree oil. I used it in my back when I had shingles, it cleared up quickly, it didn't hurt either.

@HiloBoiz808 12 күн бұрын

Burned like hell!!!

@luzm1039 9 ай бұрын

Can i substitute jalapeños for cayenne?

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

It won't be as strong, unfortunately---

@luzm1039 9 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you

@annsewell8644 Ай бұрын

Careful with warfarin

@HeidiVillegas Ай бұрын

Great tip!

@user-dq7xz5qv2p 5 ай бұрын

I was bitten by a dog can i put the powder on the bite.

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Please wash it first, really well. Then I'd use some strong antimicrobial spray (which you can also make). Then sprinkle the cayenne if it's still bleeding. If it becomes infected....to the doc you go, just in case---and you may need a check for rabies, depending on how well you know the dog, etc.

@user-dq7xz5qv2p 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@carolynlouise6566 10 ай бұрын

😁❤

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DeepwaterHomestead Жыл бұрын

So, are other hot peppers also medicinal?? Or.... just cayenne?

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Hot peppers all contain capsaicin, which is the primary medicinal compound in peppers, but not all have as much as others. :-) Cayenne is a great pepper because it seems to have just the right amount for most of us.

@DeepwaterHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thanks! I'm loving your videos. You were recommended by Mary's Nest!

@annsewell8644 Ай бұрын

Care ful can interact with warfarin

@HeidiVillegas Ай бұрын

Yes, if taken internally, it can.

@BobbieXxoo 4 ай бұрын

Does the higher hotness mean better results? I don’t like super hot. I’m like a mild Taco Bell hot sauce kinda girl!

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Not necessarily. In fact, my best results with my own back and my friends anc clients have come with 60K to 90K heat units.

@BobbieXxoo 4 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Great!!! Thanks! New sub to your wonderful channel!!!! 💜🫧

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Welcome@@BobbieXxoo!!! ❤

@madmecyr 2 жыл бұрын

You started to say that you recently started taking the tincture 2x a day; but never got to why you started that routine. Can you elaborate?

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I started this as an additional support to my cardiovascular system. I manage my hbp naturally, so this is another great tool!

@henriomoeje8741 Жыл бұрын

Don't take too much on an empty stomach. It's very potent, this is from experience 😂😂😂

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

Yes, that could be problematic! LOL

@buzzardscry1383 10 ай бұрын

Why am I seeing more weirdos call this chille pepper a fn HERB? eat Chile sauce

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Bless your heart❤️ Thks for the comment!