Capsicum herb uses are many and could be classed as a cure-all.

Benefits of this medicinal herb are numerous

It is reported that some African women use the diluted herb as a douche to kill and prevent vaginal infections.

The common names are chillies, guinea pepper, goat pepper, bird pepper, cock-spur and paprika.

This herb can be made into an herbal ointment to ease the pains of arthritis, rheumatism, gout,lumbago and sprains.

Taken internally as a tea, it is used for asthma, coughs, colds, consumption and breaking up mucus congestion. The tea is also an effective remedy for hemorrhoids.

It will normalize blood pressure and steady the nerves.

Powdered or fresh, this herb can be applied to open cuts and wounds to stop bleeding, kill pain and prevent infection while promoting healing. In Cuba, it is crushed and applied to external ulcers and sores. The leaves are used as a poultice to draw out boils.

It is useful in dental hygiene because the ashes of the burnt capsicum can be used to whiten teeth and remove plaque.

Capsicum is a good herbal tonic for the senior citizens

A teaspoon full in a glass of warm water will stop internal bleeding in the uterus, lungs and other internal organs.

May be used as an herbal insect repellent

For seasickness use it in a bowl of soup or tea and will prevent motion sickness.

Contrary to the popular belief that spicy food aggravates ulcers, this herb in combination with comfrey root will heal all types of ulcers.

In the west Indies and Africa, it has been used for decades as a cure for yellow fever and other types of serious fevers.

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