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Cayenne Pepper overview
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Cayenne pepper fruit - it even looks like a flame!
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Cayenne Pepper Tabasco Pepper
Capsicum frutescens
The “Herb of Fire”
Family: SOLANACEAE
My first real experience with Cayenne Pepper[1] was when Fergus and I went on holiday to Tasmania and I learnt a lot about this magnificent “Herb of Fire”.
We had read how effective Cayenne was in stabilizing body temperature so we started taking it a month before we went on holiday knowing it would be cold.
We took a dessert spoon in water every day; at first it was not a pleasant experience but after 3 days it was a lot easier to take once our bodies had learnt that this was beneficial.
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Within a week we could walk outside naked and not feel the cold. This was in winter in Northern NSW and the temperatures were not much above 0°C.
We went to Tasmania in July (midwinter - the coldest time) and we didn't feel the cold. While we were there we augmented the Cayenne with a teaspoon of powder in each sock at the beginning of the day which gave our feet an enduring cosy warm glow throughout the day.
Cayenne Pepper is made from the dried pods of hot chili peppers and originated from the West Indies and South and Central America. These peppers are a member of the Capsicum family, and contain a compound called capsaicin. Jalapeno peppers are also very high in capsaicin.
Cayenne Pepper uses
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A superb tonic and conditioner for the blood and everything to do with the circulatory system - which affects every organ and function in your body
The capsaicin in Cayenne Pepper is known to alleviate sinus congestion, fight infections, lower cholesterol, helps pain and headaches and is effective in healing ulcerations. It aids in cleansing and rebuilding digestion, improves circulation and is well known for stopping internal and external bleeding as well as boosting the immune system.
Cayenne helps to thin the blood - it acts as a blood-thinner similar in effect to aspirin which is recommended to prevent thrombosis on long plane flights.
The high vitamin C content makes this herb very effective in clearing up colds and flu. I find it quite common sensical that a plant with such a heat-imparting property is such an effective healer for a condition called "cold".
Cayenne strengthens the heart and cleanses the lymphatic system and bowel and stimulates the kidneys which produce energy and power to the whole system. It is a tonic for the whole body and is used for healing conditions such as
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Fibromylagia
- Cramps
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- Cancer
- Weight reduction
- Stomach aches
- Gas bloating
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- Heart disease
- Yellow fever
- Fever
- Gangrene
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Contra-indications: pregnant or breast-feeding, individuals on ACE inhibitors, agents that reduce stomach acid, aspirin, blood-thinning medications and herbs, and theophyline [2][3].
A patch test on a small portion of skin is stongly recommended to assess cayenne tolerance and any tendency to allergic reaction before commencing external usage. If not tolerated well, it can cause burning, itching and severe allergic reactions.
It should not be used immediately after showering or before hot showers and it is also not to be used with a heating pad. After using cayenne tincture hands should be washed well and touching of the eyes is to be avoided.
Cayenne Pepper has also been used with success in treatment for health conditions such as:
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- angina
- alcoholism
- asthma
- atherosclerosis
- bleeding (internal and external)
- bleeding gums
- blood clots
- bowel diseases
- bruises
- diabetes
- diabetic neuropathy
- duodenal ulcers
- elevated triglycerides
- fatigue
- food poisoning
- free radical activity
- frost bite
- frozen limbs
- hardening of the arteries
- headaches
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- heart pains
- heart failure
- head congestion
- heart arrhythmias
- heart attack
- heart disease
- heatstroke
- hemorrhaging (internal and external)
- herpes zoster
- hypertension
- inflammation
- impotence
- indigestion
- influenza
- itching
- joint pain
- laryngitis
- lumbago
- menstrual cramping
- motion sickness
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- mouth sores
- multiple sclerosis
- muscle aches
- nerve inflammation
- neuralgia
- night blindness
- obesity
- pain
- peptic ulcer
- poor appetite
- psoriasis
- respiration disorders
- sea sickness
- shingles
- sores
- stomach ulcers
- toothache
- wounds
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Generally you would take ¼ teaspoon 3 times per day in juice or water to achieve benefits for the kidneys, spleen, pancreas, lungs and heart.
Cayenne increases the blood flow and allows more oxygen to get to the cells. Detoxifies the system and promotes good health. It stimulates the entire body and if you need a bit more motivation or passion cayenne will light your fire.
Cayenne Pepper is a rich source of beta carotene, calcium, potassium, zinc, rutin, iron and Vitamin C and Vitamin E, no wonder Cayenne is known as a “Master Herb”.
Recently Scientists have discovered that capsaicin attacks the mitochondria of cancerous cells without causing harm to healthy cells.
Research done by Gow-Chin Yen and Chin-Lin Hsu suggested that capsaicin reduced obesity by preventing immature fat cells (adipocytes) from developing into mature cells.
Start introducing Cayenne Pepper into your diet slowly starting with one cup of cayenne tea once or twice daily consisting of 1/8 of a teaspoon to one cup of boiling water add honey and some lemon and ginger if you like. You can increase the amount to 1 teaspoon when your body starts getting used to it. |
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Cayenne Peppers ready to go
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Dried and powdered peppers
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You can add Cayenne to your daily food and spice up your avocado and other dips, taco, sauces, eggs, tomatoes and a pinch in salad dressings.
Topically Cayenne is used in the treatment of neuralgia , pain, psoriasis and shingles. Externally, Cayenne can be used as a poultice, stimulating the blood flow to the area to reduce inflammation and ease painful joints. Here are 3 recipes for home-made cayenne-based potions which are economical and very effective:
- To make a powerful liniment for sprains and chest congestion: gently boil 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper in ½ litre of cider vinegar. Bottle unstrained whilst it is hot.
- To make a muscle rub: mix a little crushed Cayenne pepper with rubbing alcohol and apply.
- To make a salve: add 1 tablespoon of Cayenne Powder to a small jar of lanolin or olive oil and mix well, and let it stand for a few weeks shaking it daily.
For dieters it has been suggested that adding 6 to 10 grams of cayenne to a meal or 28 grams to an entire day's diet reduces hunger after meals and reduces calories consumed during subsequent meals. |
By adding Cayenne into your diet you will boost your whole system, feel great and add some real spice into your whole life experience. The “Herb of Fire” is also well-known to restore motivation, passion and drive in situations where these qualities are lacking.
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Cayenne Pepper actions
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Major medicinal actions of Cayenne Pepper [12]
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- analgesic
- anesthetic
- anthelmintic
- antiaging
- antibacterial
- anticancer
- anticoagulant
- antidepressant
- antidiabetic
- antihypertensive
- antiinflammatory
- antileukemic
- antimalarial
- antioxidant
- antipruritic
- antipyretic
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- antirheumatic
- antiseptic
- antispasmodic
- antitumor
- antitussive
- antiulcerogenic
- antiviral
- aphrodisiac
- astringent
- bacteriostatic
- cardiotonic
- cholagogue
- choleretic
- cosmetic
- detoxicant
- diaphoretic
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- digestive
- diuretic
- emetic
- emmenagogue
- expectorant
- fungicidal
- hemostatic
- hypnotic
- hypotensive
- laxative
- refrigerant
- rubefacient
- sedative
- stimulant
- vermicide
- vulnerary
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That is a lot of health-maintaining activity in just one plant. However there is more - here are other actions attributed to the constituents found in Cayenne Pepper. Of course not all of these are considered major actions of Cayenne Pepper, however the list does demonstrate just how comprehensive Cayenne Pepper’s health maintaining abilities are.
Other actions of Cayenne Pepper [12]
Cayenne Pepper constituents
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Cayenne is one of nature's most prolific phyto-chemical factories which is no doubt why it is such a broad-spectrum healer.
Active constituents found in Cayenne Pepper [12]
- 1,8-cineole
- 2-undecanone
- acetic-acid
- alanine ( Fruit 820 - 6,691 ppm )
- alpha-carotene
- alpha-linolenic-acid ( Fruit 50 - 408 ppm )
- alpha-phellandrene
- alpha-terpineol
- aluminum
- antheraxanthin
- apiin
- arginine ( Fruit 960 - 7,834 ppm )
- ascorbic-acid ( Fruit 350 - 19,992 ppm )
- asparagine
- aspartic-acid ( Fruit 2,860 - 23,338 ppm )
- behenic-acid
- benzaldehyde
- beta-carotene ( Fruit 1 - 38 ppm )
- beta-ionone
- beta-pinene
- betaine
- boron ( Fruit 4 - 17 ppm )
- butyric-acid
- caffeic-acid ( Fruit 32 ppm )
- calcium ( Fruit 175 - 1,560 ppm )
- campesterol
- camphor
- caproic-acid
- capsaicin ( Fruit 100 - 17,900 ppm )
- capsanthin
- capsidiol
- capsorubin
- carvone
- caryophyllene
- chlorogenic-acid
- chromium ( Fruit 3 - 3.5 ppm )
- citric-acid
- cobalt ( Fruit 0.5 - 0.8 ppm )
- copper ( Fruit 2 - 14 ppm )
- cryptoxanthin
- cystine ( Fruit 380 - 3,101 ppm )
- delta-3-carene
- dihydrocapsaicin ( Fruit 75 - 1,628 ppm )
- fiber ( Fruit 18,000 - 146,880 ppm )
- folacin ( Fruit 2 ppm )
- galactose
- geranyl-acetone
- glucose
- glutamic-acid ( Fruit 2,640 - 21,542 ppm )
- glycine ( Fruit 740 - 6,038 ppm )
- hesperidin
- hexanoic-acid
- histidine ( Fruit 410 - 3,346 ppm )
- iron ( Fruit 7 - 135 ppm )
- isobutyric-acid
- isoleucine ( Fruit 650 - 5,304 ppm )
- isovaleric-acid
- kaempferol
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- lauric-acid
- leucine ( Fruit 1,050 - 8,568 ppm )
- limonene
- linoleic-acid ( Fruit 1,040 - 8,486 ppm )
- lithium
- lutein
- lysine ( Fruit 890 - 7,262 ppm )
- magnesium ( Fruit 230 - 2,203 ppm )
- malonic-acid
- manganese ( Fruit 2 - 20 ppm )
- methionine ( Fruit 240 - 1,958 ppm )
- methyl-nonanoate
- methyl-phenylacetate
- myrcene
- myristic-acid ( Fruit 10 - 82 ppm )
- neoxanthin
- niacin ( Fruit 9 - 158 ppm )
- nickel ( Fruit 1 - 1.5 ppm )
- nonanoic-acid
- octanoic-acid
- oleic-acid ( Fruit 110 - 898 ppm )
- oxalic-acid
- p-coumaric-acid ( Fruit 540 ppm )
- p-methyl-acetophenone
- palmitic-acid ( Fruit 150 - 1,224 ppm )
- palmitoleic-acid
- pantothenic-acid ( Fruit 1 - 5 ppm )
- pentadecanoic-acid
- phenylalanine ( Fruit 620 - 5,059 ppm )
- phosphorus ( Fruit 455 - 3,794 ppm )
- potassium ( Fruit 2,600 - 34,272 ppm )
- pulegone
- quercetin ( Fruit 63 ppm )
- riboflavin ( Fruit 1 - 8 ppm )
- scopoletin
- serine ( Fruit 800 - 6,528 ppm )
- silicon
- sodium ( Fruit 50 - 734 ppm )
- solanidine
- solanine
- solasodine
- stearic-acid ( Fruit 30 - 245 ppm )
- stigmasterol
- terpinen-4-ol
- thiamin ( Fruit 8 ppm )
- threonine ( Fruit 740 - 6,038 ppm )
- thujone
- tocopherol ( Fruit 24 ppm )
- toluene
- tryptophan ( Fruit 260 - 2,122 ppm )
- tyrosine ( Fruit 420 - 3,427 ppm )
- valeric-acid
- valine ( Fruit 840 - 6,854 ppm )
- violaxanthin
- xylose
- zeaxanthin
- zinc ( Fruit 3 - 24 ppm )
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Cayenne Pepper tea
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Why choose a Herbal Tea?
Plants produce a vast range of substances -
phyto-chemical s - which are very beneficial in restoring and maintaining health in we humans without side-effects. We believe that they are perfectly suited to preventative and curative health care because they are natural and harmonious to our bodies.
If you do not have fresh Cayenne Pepper nearby or are not confident you can identify Cayenne Pepper then dried material is the next best way to obtain their beneficial influence.
How long will Cayenne Pepper tea keep it's potency?
Stored properly - in an air-tight glass container away from direct sunlight - Cayenne Pepper tea will keep for up to 18 months without losing it's potency. If you are dealing with the onset of a severe condition we suggest it may be worth purchasing fresh material to have complete confidence in its healing potency.
When should I drink my Tea?
For best absorption, consume herbal teas 30 minutes or more before meals or drinking other liquids to avoid diluting it while it is in your digestive tract.
Caring for your Cayenne Pepper herbal tea
If you don't plan on using the tea immediately, it's best to keep it unopened and away from direct sunlight (in a closed cupboard or drawer). Exposed to the air it may absorb moisture and humidity, so if they are opened, reseal them tightly, or (preferably) put it in a glass jars with a tight-fitting lid (avoid metal containers).
Most will never require refrigeration or freezing - just keep them at average room temperature (70-80 degrees). Generally, the "shelf-life" for optimum freshness will be about a year if stored properly.
If you live in a warm, high humidity area, it may be impossible to keep moisture out of regularly opened and closed glass containers, and the plants may become mouldy. If this happens, discard them and purchase fresh ones. To prevent mould, try storing them in paper lunch bags so they can “breathe” (although this will reduce the shelf-life significantly).
Making an Infusion
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Preparing an infusion is just like making a cup of tea but allowing more time for the water to absorb the Cayenne Pepper essence.
Pour boiling water over the tea (use a glass, stainless steel or ceramic vessel), cover it and allow to soak/steep for 20 minutes or so. Stirring it a few times while steeping is helpful - and is an ideal opportunity to focus your mind on the benefits it will bring to you.
Generally use 1 teaspoon of dried Cayenne Pepper in a 250ml cup of water is sufficient. The standard dosage is one teacup (250ml), two or three times daily.
For convenience, your entire day's dosage can be prepared at night (2-3 cups at one time) and left overnight and then refrigerated for use throughout the day. You can drink it cold or heat it if you want it warm.
Making a Decoction
Because some tea (with bark, stems or roots in them) contains tough, woody material, a decoction is the recommended method for making your medicine.
Instead of just soaking it in hot water, the plant material is boiled for a longer period of time to soften the thicker woody pieces and release its active constituents.
Use a ceramic, glass or enamel pot with a snug fitting lid, if you don't have one then a stainless steel pot is good but definitely not aluminium or teflon.
Add the amount of herb needed (1 teaspoon per 250ml of water) to the proper amount of cold water in the pot depending on how many doses you wish to prepare.
Turn the heat to medium high and bring to a vigorous boil then put the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle but cheerful simmer for 20 minutes.
If you can see steam escaping or smell the aroma of the herb, your lid is not tight enough and valuable essential oils may be escaping.
After 20 minutes, remove from heat and cool slightly, for maximum potency we encourage you to let it stand overnight.
Strain the mixture through a tea strainer into a wide-necked bottle, jug or cup, making sure to press on the material in the strainer with a spoon or similar to get as much of the liquid/decoction out of the material as possible.
Standard dosages for decoction are generally one-half to one cup, two or three times daily.
A day's dosage can be prepared the prior evening (2-3 cups at one time), allowed to continue to soak while it cools overnight to ensure maximum potency and refrigerated until ready to use throughout the next day.
Words of warning the tincture contains capsaicin which is a severe eye-irritant and it takes only the minutest trace near the eyes to cause severe and prolonged pain. If you think there is the slightest possibility that your fingers have come into contact with the tincture PLEASE wash them THOROUGHLY - several times - before getting them anywhere near your eyes.
Cayenne Pepper tincture
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Is it Safe for me to take Cayenne Pepper Tincture? If you have any concerns or apprehensions please use our free Herbal Tincture enquiry service so that we can make sure that what you want is completely safe for your situation or condition.
We especially encourage you to get in touch if you have any of the following health problems or conditions:
- An enlarged prostate gland
- Are preganant or breast-feeding
- Blood clotting problems
- Cancer
- Diabetes
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- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Immune system problems
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- Liver problems
- Psychiatric problems
- Parkinson's disease
- Stroke
- Thyroid problems
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You have two options when you purchase Cayenne Pepper tincture:
- For external use which you can apply externally to the soles of your feet or topically on an external condition - you can purchase these without a consultation.
- For internal use. If you wish to take it internally because of the potency of these tinctures you need to be sure they will not cause complications with an existing health condition or prescribed drugs you may be taking.
Cayenne Pepper tincture
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If you are in any doubt about the possibility Cayenne Pepper tincture causing complications with prescription drugs or a medical condition you may have please get in touch so that we can advise you on the suitability of a particular tincture.
Especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
You can have an online consultation or visit our clinic for a thorough consultation if you wish to purchase our potent tinctures for internal use.
There are fewer concerns when using Cayenne Pepper tincture externally and our many years of experience has shown that the tincture is just as effective being applied into the soles of the feet or applied
topically
on external conditions where they will be absorbed into your system.
Our clients who have come for a consultation use the same tincture internally and we recommend they take half an eyedropper (about 1.5ml) of herbal tincture in a small glass of water three times per day for adults and a quarter of an eyedropper in a small glass of water for children.
Cayenne Pepper tincture is a potent liquid extract made from organic Cayenne Pepper. It is a concentrated way of getting herbal medicine into your body easily especially applying them to the soles of your feet. Once a tincture is prepared, it has an extremely long shelf life. Tinctures should be kept in a cool, dark cupboard to maintain their potency.
If you are on any prescribed medication we strongly advise you to use our free Herbal Tincture enquiry service to make sure that the medication and potent Cayenne Pepper tincture are compatible.
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How to Use Cayenne Pepper Tincture internally
How do I prepare my Cayenne Pepper Tincture?
Just add the recommended dosage - which is usually 1.5ml or one eyedropperfull - to a glass of drinking water or any other cold drink.
Then drink it.
When should I drink my Cayenne Pepper Tincture?
For best absorption, consume herbal tinctures 30 minutes or more before meals or drinking other liquids to avoid diluting it while it is in your digestive tract.
How to Use our Tinctures externally
how to apply a tincture to the soles of your feet
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If you are treating an external condition - such as a skin infection - then simply apply the tincture directly to the site using the eyedropper or a suitable swab.
If you are treating an internal condition then the best way to get the tincture into your body is through the soles of your feet. The skin is a highly absorptive organ and the feet have the reflexology facility which helps get the healing properties of the herbs right to the place inside you where they will do the most good.
If you don't have someone to do it for you, the easiest way we've found is to apply it sitting down. Rest one foot on your other leg's thigh (use a towel to make sure the tincture doesn't drip on your furniture or clothes), squirt a small amount of tincture onto the palm of one hand (about 1.5ml or half an eyedropper), rub it gently into the sole of your foot. In most cases you will find it has been absorbed within 30 seconds or so - you'll know when your foot feels dry. Then do the same to your other foot and the treatment is complete.
Cayenne Pepper history
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Cayenne peppers in history
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The Capsicums are ancient natives of the New World[13], the oldest known specimens coming from Mexico. From seeds found on the floors of caves that were ancient human dwellings and from ancient fossil feces, scientists have found the people were eating peppers as early as 7000 BC.
Presumably originating as wild plants, hot peppers were cultivated between 5200 and 3400 BC., among the oldest cultivated plants of the world. In South America, peppers recovered at the archaeological site of Huaca Prieta have been dated at 2500 BC, these specimens being larger than the wild peppers and therefore presumably cultivated. Archaeological research in the Tehucan Valley revealed that among other crops, chilies were cultivated during the Coxcatlan era, around 4000 BC.
Capsicum was introduced to Europe by the historian who accompanied Columbus to the New World, Peter Martyr. He reported the use of these pungent peppers, and the ships physician, Dr. Chatica, reported their use as a condiment and as a medicine, an irony considering that Columbus was seeking the spices of the Far East.
Capsicum frutescens L SOLANACEAE
Tabasco Pepper Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne was classified as C. minimum by Roxburgh, but is generally known as C. frutescens. It is the species which is used medicinally, and it is still included in many national pharmacopocias. Traditionally it came from Cayenne in French Guiana.
Description Perennial shrub to 2 m; trunk becoming woodY, 7.5 cm diameter. Leaves various, usually elliptical, 2 cm long. flowers white in groups of 2 or 3, 5 mm - 1 cm wide. Fruit small and oblong.
Distribution Tropical and subtropical countries.
Cultivation Wild in parts of South America and southern India; cultivated elsewhere.
Constituents Capsicin,. capsicain; alkaloids; vitamin C; palmitic acid.
Uses (dried ground fruit) Stimulant; spasmolYtic. antiseptic. rubefacient. Used in flatulence, colic and to improve both the peripheral circulation and digestion. Occasionally employed as a liniment in neuralgia or rheumatism. Weak infusion of benefit as throat gargle.
Contra- indications Large doses are an extreme irritant to the gastro-intestinal system.
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Cayenne Pepper cultivation
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Cayenne Pepper is easy to grow [14][15] and needs an phosphorous-rich, nitrogen-poor organic compost to make them thrive. Cayenne grows into a small shrub up to 2 metres so leave adequate space for them to grow when planting them.
Chilli plants love heat. They are closely related to capsicums/bell peppers and also related to tomatoes (they are in the same family, the solanaceae), but chillies prefer their growing conditions a lot hotter.
Chilli seeds need 20°C to germinate, and it should be 30°C or more for the fruit to ripen. Night temperatures should not drop below 15°C. (At least not on a regular basis. The odd cool spell is ok.)
Chillies also don't mind humidity as much as sweet peppers or tomatoes do.
Most people will need to grow chillis in full sun. In the hottest, sunniest regions chillies still grow well with a bit of shade. Especially afternoon shade can even be beneficial. (The fruit can get sunburned.)
If you live in the tropics or subtropics, great. Your chillies should thrive. Even the "annual" varieties should live for two to three years and they produce fruit all year round.
If your climate is not tropical, don't despair. You can still grow chillies if you get decent summers. And you can extend the growing season by growing chilis indoors, just like you do with tomatoes.
In fact, chillis are also related to tomatoes, so the growing methods and requirements are similar. Except that chillies need more heat.
People with small gardens or balconies will be pleased to hear that you can grow chillis in pots.
For the gardeners out there if you have any bush turkeys or other animals destroying your garden just sprinkle Cayenne around the areas you want to protect. I know because I have done it with bush turkeys that have visited Middle Path.
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