There is a lot of good info about this online; cayenne pepper is a neutral for Os but has some insulin management properties and should be considered as something to either take as a supplement or use daily in cooking or as a tea.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=140

Cayenne and other red chili peppers have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation, while increasing the body's ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance integral to the formation of blood clots. Cultures where hot peppers like cayenne are used liberally have a much lower rate of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism.


http://www.tasteforlife.com/whole-health/alternative/cayenne-pepper
Eating cayenne pepper may also be helpful for weight maintenance and decreasing insulin resistance (in prediabetes and diabetes). Regular dietary intake of cayenne pepper significantly reduced insulin in a clinical trial. In this study, participants who consumed 30 g per day of chili, composed of 55 percent cayenne pepper, showed lower insulin levels after four weeks, compared to those who did not eat this diet. Clinical trials indicate that metabolism increases while appetite and caloric intake are declines in people who add cayenne to their diets.

Cayenne is the key ingredient in something called The Master Cleanse, a drink you can use to cleanse your body and burn fat.  You can substitute stevia for the maple syrup and drink this daily.  I have added cayenne pepper back to my daily diet and think it has a lot of benefits.  I wonder why it's not considered a beneficial.  

Pepper, chili, jalapeno are diamond for hunters, beni for gathers. by the book. Is Cayenne considered a chili pepper?

I have "Pepper, Red Flakes" (also known as cayenne) as a Superfood on my SWAMI.

I am using this a lot now too. it is bene on swami for me as explorer. and for the girls as gatherer too

I buy cayenne pepper from a health food store (40,000Heat Units)(they also have 80,000)  This helped me so much to get rid of phlegm from COPD, ( my whole right lung is closed up and part of my left)  I have been off oxygen use over two years, COPD.

I use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon daily, on foods, in beverages and years ago I did the
master cleanse (being a diabetic) was advised to use black strap molasses, I lost 17 lbs in 12 days, I didn't want to start eating again, but did.  It was my first time.
Have done it since a few days at a time, they actually showed how to reduce insulin, in conjunction with the cleanse, it worked well.

Also noticed my hair started turning brown again while using, and my breast firmed up. A nice pert!

steady....

I've never been able to tolerate cayenne or peppers of any kind.  

Cayenne pepper is awesome. It helps to regulate both high and low blood pressure. As well as using powder I use it in a tincture form. Years ago I worked with a woman at a restaurant and she use to liberally sprinkle cayenne in the lasagna trays and leave it sit for a while. It softened up the dried up cheese and made clean up easier. So...I can see how it would clear up your lungs. If we have a sore throat we gargle with lemon, water and cayenne. My sons due it as well. It clears the phlegm and disinfects. Check out Dr. John Christopher, the famous herbalist who has great stories about the use of cayenne.

http://www.zhealthinfo.com/doctor.htm

OMG, is "Pepper, Red Flakes" the same as cayenne pepper? I didn't realize that. On my SWAMI, it is a black dot, whereas "Peppers, Chili, Jalapeno" is a diamond. Why is cayenne pepper the same as red flakes? I have been using cayenne pepper in my diet every single day to replace black pepper, which is an avoid. I thought it was good for me for all the reasons listed above. Do I have to give it up? I can't stand not having pepper in my diet! Jalapeno is not available here; whereas we have small Thai chilis--would that be OK?

I neither cannot believe why cayenne could be so much worse than chili. But if someone has the certanty please tell us

Quoted from balletomane

OMG, is "Pepper, Red Flakes" the same as cayenne pepper? I didn't realize that. On my SWAMI, it is a black dot, whereas "Peppers, Chili, Jalapeno" is a diamond. Why is cayenne pepper the same as red flakes? I have been using cayenne pepper in my diet every single day to replace black pepper, which is an avoid. I thought it was good for me for all the reasons listed above. Do I have to give it up? I can't stand not having pepper in my diet! Jalapeno is not available here; whereas we have small Thai chilis--would that be OK?

According to some of the cooking sites I went to, cayenne and red pepper are the same thing.  

I don't know about other varieties of hot peppers, other than those listed.  A friend of mine just gave me a bunch of different hot peppers...wonder if they're OK.  Not sure which are jalapeno!

I put cayenne on my garlic greens for breakfast. It's the only nightshade I can eat that doesn't cause problems. It tastes great, along with all the benefits mentioned. If it would perk up my tatas I'd be absolutely thrilled, geminisue. That's a great side bennie!

Quoted from balletomane

OMG, is "Pepper, Red Flakes" the same as cayenne pepper? I didn't realize that. On my SWAMI, it is a black dot, whereas "Peppers, Chili, Jalapeno" is a diamond. Why is cayenne pepper the same as red flakes?

Cayenne (powder) and the red flakes are both dried...  Is it possible that they are susceptible to mold as they dry?

Quoted from ABJoe

Cayenne (powder) and the red flakes are both dried...  Is it possible that they are susceptible to mold as they dry?

What's interesting though is that I (also Hunter per Swami) get red pepper flakes *and* chili/jalapenos as superfoods.  So my guess is it's not a mold issue.   Ah, the plot thickens......

Another interesting tidbit is that the chilis/jalapenos are listed under "live foods".  Portion size 1 cup!    

Quoted from Spazcat

Another interesting tidbit is that the chilis/jalapenos are listed under "live foods".  Portion size 1 cup!    

Horseradish is too, but I wouldn't recommend a cup at a time...

On 8 December, 2008, I posted this blog - tongue in cheek - on peppers / hot peppers. Just a cute story - fun for those of you with a hankering after Blood Type anthropology / history.  


http://www.dadamo.com/B2blogs/.....ice-an-unfini?blog=8

Quoted from san j

http://www.dadamo.com/B2blogs/.....ice-an-unfini?blog=8

What a wonderfully written blog, San J. I had no idea that peppers don't originate from the East! After reading your blog, I understand why I can stomach the hot spice so well (besides the fact that I was well-trained in it since childhood) but not my Type A husband  

Still, wondering why cayenne is a black dot for me  

Luckily not to me, but I have to wonder it again.

To me fresh peppers (chili, jalapeno) are diamond, pepper (red flakes) superfood and chili powder neutral.

belle- thai chillies are very much like cayennes. i have grown both and can tell very little differance if i can tell at all. jalapenos are a whole nother story.

Cayenne Pepper: Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana.  The is a member of the Capsicum genus and is in the nightshade family.

Cayenne pepper is high in vitamin A. and contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese.

Capsicum or capsaicim: appears as paprika, chili pepper, red pepper, cayenne pepper, red or green bell pepper, sweet pepper, jalapenos, as many as 27 species. Only the bell pepper is not hot since the capsaicin gene is recessive.

Resurrecting this thread as I have just rediscovered chilies!! Wondering why it is that in type base jalepeno chilies are mentioned specifically & then also just chili powder (with no particular specifications)

Anyone heard of whether other types of chilies are ok - habenaro peppers, scotch bonnet, birdseye & where they might fit within the recommendations?! Thank you...

Still wondering re those other types of chilies & whether it is just the jalapenos that are the only ones that are beneficial

I'm not so sure this Birdseye chili powder I bought is as good...(that's a type not a brand btw) Or maybe it's because I haven't taken any minerals lately, but I don't think it is doing what the chili sauce was that I discovered - that was Scotch Bonnet & Habenero chillies...I seem to be reacting again which is annoying... Maybe I better take some more minerals??!!

I hear ya Poss!

In my Swami, it only has Chili, Jalapeno listed as a Diamond.  Although, under spices it does list Chili Powder (unspecified in origin) as a Neutral... so....