Cayenne is widely considered by herbalists to be the most potent and safest stimulant known. The Dispensatory of the United States of America, 23 ed., 1943, states that "Capsicum is a powerful local stimulant, producing, when swallowed, a sense of heat in the stomach, and a general glow over the body without narcotic effect." One of the great herbs of all time, used for hemorrhaging, high and low blood pressure, heart trouble, heart attacks, varicose veins and hypoglycemia.

It has wide application wherever there are symptoms of coldness. Mixed with water, Cayenne powder is used in any catarrhal affliction as in colds, cough, asthma and urinary catarrh. Similarly, in cases of dyspepsia, flatulence and constipation Cayenne promotes the digestive secretions and stimulates peristalsis. In the treatment of mucus or bloody diarrhea Cayenne is used to relieve bowel spasm and stop bleeding. Many practitioners suggest Cayenne is effective in gastric and duodenal ulcers, although this use is best indicated for low-grade, unresolved conditions, rather than in acute cases. In hemorrhoids,particularly where there is more a sensation of heaviness and congestion rather than burning and irritation, Cayenne comes highly recommended.