Capsicum 10:1

History:

Capsicum is a small-fruited pepper that is native to tropical and sub-tropical zones of Latin America and southern Asia. It is a perennial shrub when grown in its native lands, but being frost-sensitive, it is an annual when cultivated outside tropical zones. It is a tender shrub with branched stems, simple, ovate leaves and white-to-green flowers that are followed by pungent fruits. The plant generally reaches a height of two to six feet and thrives in rich, well-drained soil in sun, at a minimum of sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit. The Capsicum genus also includes cayenne, pimento, paprika, red peppers, tabasco peppers and bell peppers (among others) and has been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India. Capsicum peppers vary greatly in the amount of heat and are actually categorized from anywhere between 0 to 300,000 scovile units with green peppers at 0, while the hottest, the habaneras, weigh in at 300,000. Capsicum peppers have been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India, but legend says that Columbus seems to have been the first European to take conscious note of food flavored with this pungent herb and introduced it to Europe upon his return from the New World. Others say it was introduced into England from India in 1548. Archaeologists have found remains of chilies in Mexican sites dating from 7000 B.C., and these potent, hot peppers played an important role in Aztec and Mayan mythology. They are still a mainstay in Latin American and American Southwestern cuisine, but have also been adopted into cuisines around the globe. Derived from the Greek word "to bite," Capsicum is aptly known as the "plant that bites back," and although it is frequently used in cooking, its medicinal history is long. Capsicum has been used in the ancient Ayurvedic medicine of India for centuries. In North America, the Cherokees used it as a stimulant, and the Navajo people used it for weaning children. There is  an ingredient in Capsicum, the very potent capsaicin, a pungent phenolic compound that is structurally similar to eugenol, the pain-relieving compound found in Cloves and some other spices, which is the center of a great deal of new prostate research from UCLA and Yale University. The pepper is rich in nutrients, a range of carotenes (especially beta-carotene),  B-vitamins and the antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, botanical compounds as lutein, zeaxanthin, an alkaloid bitter, essential fatty acids, amino acids, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and  zinc.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Avoid large doses of Capsicum Herbal Supplement (many times the recommended dosage) when pregnant and nursing, and large doses may cause stomach pain, kidney or liver problems. In its bulk form, be sure to keep away from eyes and mucous membranes, and wash hands thoroughly after contact with any loose form of Capsicum. If using as a topical pain reliever, do not apply Capsicum cream to injured skin or open wounds, and if you ingest Capsicum, and it is scorching your mouth, drink milk to neutralize the heat. Do not take Capsicum without talking to your doctor first if you are taking high blood pressure medicine; blood thinning medicines; medicine for seizures, migraine headache, sedation or muscle relaxants (it may increase absorption). Avoid prolonged use if you have hypertension or peptic ulcers. Asthmatics should not inhale Capsicum fumes, which can be irritating to lungs, and Capsicum may not be appropriate for people with irritable bowel syndrome or bowel inflammation.

Capsule Information:
Our Capsicum 10:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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