I've been asked many many times about herbs and one thing a great deal of people have said is this. If I could recommend one herbal supplement and only one what would it be for the masses? I always have this answer - Capsicum!
I know to many this seems a strange answer and truthfully I believed as they did before my studies. But the fact is that Capsicum is an amazing help for the body and also for the mental issues that plague our society.
Here is a small list of the things that have been known to be helped by this amazing supplement.
Capsicum lowers triglycerides; therefore raising metabolism which will help with weight loss.
It's been known to fight cancer by stopping the cancer cells from binding with DNA; therefore possibly preventing cancer when taken regularly.
Due to where Capsicum is found; in veggies such as peppers; it's a well known anti-oxidant. Anti-oxidants are powerful tools for the body to prevent disease from forming by stopping free radicals from damaging cellular bodies such as cardiovascular systems and other parts of the body.
One of the most important things Capsicum does is to stop inflammation in the body. Herbalists believe this is a Yang herb; meaning that it moves energy away from the body. Therefore if Capsicum is Yang; it will move heat and moisture away from that part of the body. So a cream made of Capsicum will help to cool and lesson inflammation in that particular area. It is great for ulcers, and the digestive system in general and is a wonderful help for arthritis as it will take the heat and inflammation from the joints and surrounding tissues.
It has been shown to fight bacterial issues and is well documented to boost the immune system.
Because it's Yang properties are so well founded; it's been shown to help with depression and to help the body in general in a malaise by being a wonderful stimulant. This is not only beneficial to the body as a way to get the body's systems' moving but to help the person who is plagued by depression and other mental issues. Studies have shown that it helps cardiovascular issues and may be used to possibly help with dementia related to cardiovascular disease.
This wonderful herb is a true gift from God with it's ability to help many health issues and it's abundance gives us many avenues of help through diet and supplements.
Try using Capsicum the next time you get a cold and feel that you want to try something other than the over the counter meds regularly given for this condition and see if this amazing herbal supplement doesn't work faster and more efficiently than the normal meds!
http://naturecure.ygoy.com/2008/08/06/health-benefits-of-capsicum/
http://www.iamm.com/capsicum.htm
