Herbal Information on Cayenne Pepper in Powder Form

Common Name:   Cayenne

Botanical Name:    Capsicum annum

Other Names: Cayenne Peppers & African Birdseye Pepper

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   1 pound

Form: Fine Powder

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: India

Certified Organic:   Yes

Brand: Starwest Botanicals

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Caution is needed to protect the hands and eyes when using this.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Chemical Components:   vitamins and minerals, including folates, niacin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc. It also contains the phyto-nutrients carotene-ß, carotene-α, cryptoxanthin-ß, and lutein-zeaxanthin.

Additional Information

• Supports Digestive System
• Benefits Circulation
• Aids Cardiovascular System
• Maybe used Topically and Internally
• 90,000 H.U.  Omit cayenne from recipes that will be frozen.  The flavor will be intense, instead, once the recipe is unthawed and cooked, then add the Cayenne. Cayenne  is available in several Heat Units (H.U.)   90,000 H.U. is a middle range heat.
  

As a side note, one of my friends owns an automated car wash place. Her feet would get terrible cold due to all the water soaking in her boots. Did not matter what type of socks she wears, water proof boots, or even rubber boots, her feet would freeze. As a joke I told her to put cayenne in her boots and see if that would help. Well it did, to my surprise. She sprinkles the cayenne in her boots, wears wool socks, and water proofs her boots once a week. No more cold feet. That is one more use of Cayenne Pepper.

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About Starwest Botanicals Quality Control

Starwest Botanicals validated quality assurance testing includes:
• Organoleptic testing to ensure proper appearance, color, aroma and flavor.
• Microscopic and Macroscopic inspection for foreign matter.
• HPTLC for identification, to verify purity and authenticity.
• ICP-MS heavy metal analysis.
• Microbiology testing for pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella.
• Chemical analyses for moisture content, volatile oil, ash and acid insoluble ash.

Audits all suppliers yearly to assure they meet our GMP requirements

Laboratory Analysis

Samples are retained from all shipments are thoroughly tested and compared to our extensive reference library of dried herbs and botanicals to verify authenticity. All lot samples are kept for five years and can be traced for verification.

Starwest Botanicals utilizes not only their in-house laboratory, but also independent labs and consultants to guarantee their analyses are complete. Testing includes organoleptic analysis for aroma, color, flavor and texture. Physical testing involves moisture, volatile oil content, heavy metals, microbiology, thin layer chromatography, and other tests specific to each herb.

Herbal remedies have been used for thousands of years, in all cultures. In this day and age Western Bulk Herbs and Spices should be regarded as an added element to present-day healthcare, and not as a replacement. Botanical herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, support, and balance.