Organic Cayenne Pepper Extract

Organic Cayenne Pepper Extract (Capsicum annuum)

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is one of the most widely used warming and stimulating herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a history of traditional use spanning thousands of years across Central and South American, Caribbean, and European herbal traditions. It was introduced to European herbal medicine in the 16th century following Spanish exploration of the Americas and rapidly became one of the most important circulatory and digestive herbs in the Western herbal tradition.

Cayenne is classified as a stimulant, carminative, and circulatory herb in Western herbal medicine. Its primary bioactive compound — capsaicin — is one of the most extensively researched naturally occurring plant compounds in contemporary science. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from certified organic Cayenne Pepper fruit.

Traditional Herbal Use

Circulatory & Cardiovascular Wellness

Cayenne is one of the most important circulatory herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for circulatory and cardiovascular wellness. It is classified as a peripheral circulatory stimulant in traditional herbal practice and is one of the most widely used herbs for circulatory support in the Western herbal tradition.

Digestive & Gastrointestinal Wellness

Cayenne is one of the most classic stimulating digestive herbs in Western herbal medicine. It is classified as a carminative and digestive stimulant herb in traditional practice and has a long history of use for digestive wellness across multiple traditional herbal systems.

Respiratory & Congestion Wellness

Cayenne has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for respiratory wellness, particularly in the context of upper respiratory and congestion support. Its warming and stimulating properties have made it a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for respiratory wellness.

Antioxidant Wellness

Cayenne is naturally rich in carotenoids, flavonoids, and Vitamin C — contributing to its traditional use as a nutritive and antioxidant herb in herbal practice.

How to Use

Take 5–10 drops in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Start with a lower dose and increase gradually as tolerated. Do not take undiluted.

Precautions

Always dilute before use — do not take undiluted. May cause gastric irritation in sensitive individuals — take with food if needed. Not recommended during pregnancy without practitioner guidance. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have a gastrointestinal condition, are taking blood-thinning medications, or are taking medications metabolised by the liver. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.

Ingredients

Organic Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) fruit, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Ginger Extract — complementary warming and circulatory herb
• Hawthorn Extract — cardiovascular and circulatory wellness
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Capsaicin — the primary bioactive compound in Cayenne; a naturally occurring capsaicinoid responsible for Cayenne’s characteristic heat; one of the most extensively researched naturally occurring plant compounds
• Capsaicinoids — including dihydrocapsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin, and homocapsaicin; naturally occurring compounds characteristic of Capsicum species
• Carotenoids — including capsanthin and capsorubin; naturally occurring pigments and antioxidants
• Flavonoids — including quercetin and luteolin
• Vitamin C — naturally present in the fruit
• Vitamin A precursors — naturally present via carotenoid content

Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.