Morgs "Nu cu lur" weapon

[EvDownJr]

...Let's hope not four more years of the same..

Seriously I know myself and other folks must have mentioned cayenne. I bought Sriacha Hot Chili Sauce at Wal-Mart. What I think makes this even better than hot pepper alone is synergistic combination of chili, vinegar, along with the sodium bisulfite and xanthian. Again DO NOT ever apply externally. Take internally on Chinese Noodles or whatever you can stomach. Then 15 minutes later...watch the Morgie threads dust, etc fly off you.

Caution works so obviously for me that I have found it best not to go out in public the next two hours...to avoid appearing like "Pigpen" from the Snoopy Cartoons. Haven't done this every day to determine if this is an effective Morgie chemo.. time will tell.

If you can't get that exact brand, just look in the Asian food aisle of your supermarket for Chinese Hot Pepper sauce.

[EvDownJr]

...Let's hope not four more years of the same..

Seriously I know myself and other folks must have mentioned cayenne. I bought Sriacha Hot Chili Sauce at Wal-Mart. What I think makes this even better than hot pepper alone is synergistic combination of chili, vinegar, along with the sodium bisulfite and xanthian. Again DO NOT ever apply externally. Take internally on Chinese Noodles or whatever you can stomach. Then 15 minutes later...watch the Morgie threads dust, etc fly off you.

Caution works so obviously for me that I have found it best not to go out in public the next two hours...to avoid appearing like "Pigpen" from the Snoopy Cartoons. Haven't done this every day to determine if this is an effective Morgie chemo.. time will tell.

If you can't get that exact brand, just look in the Asian food aisle of your supermarket for Chinese Hot Pepper sauce.

[lftipton]

Here's some interesting info on cayenne pepper:
Title: Cay-1, a Novel Antifungal Compound from Cayenne Pepper


Submitted to: Medical Mycology
Publication Date: December 30, 2003
Interpretive Summary: Cayenne pepper contains a compound, called CAY-1, that kills 16 different fungi in laboratory tests. CAY-1 enhanced the antifungal properties of a currently used antifungal drug, amphotericin B. CAY-1 is not toxic to 55 mammalian cell lines at concentrations higher than that level needed to kill fungi. Importantly, CAY-1 apparently kills the fungi by causing holes to form in the cell wall. CAY-1 is a potent fungicide and may be useful as an agricultural or topical fungicide. Other potential uses include use a preservative in food and feed. Because other compounds of its group kill molluscs or mosquito larvae, CAY-1 could be useful in combating the zebra mussel and/or as a mosquito larvicide.
Technical Abstract: CAY-1, a novel saponin from Capsicum frutescens (commercially known as cayenne pepper) was investigated to determine its in vitro antifungal activity, mechanism of action, and mammalian cell cytotoxicity. CAY-1 was active against 16 different fungal strains, including Candida spp. and Aspergillus fumigatus [minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranging from 4 to 16 mg ml-1] and was especially active against Cryptococcus neoformans (90% inhibition at 1 mg ml-1). Synergistic activity was also observed between CAY-1 and amphotericin B against Candida albicans and A. fumigatus. No significant cytotoxicity was demonstrated when CAY-1 was tested against 55 mammalian cell lines at up to 100 mg ml-1. Importantly, CAY-1 appears to act by disrupting the membrane integrity of fungal cells.
Here's more on Cayenne:
Originally from South America, the cayenne plant has spread across the globe both as a food and as a medicine. Cayenne is very closely related to bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika, and other similar peppers.
The fruit is used. Bright Fruits Can "Hit Arthritis"
In what conditions might cayenne be supportive? Bursitis, diabetic neuropathy, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, shingles (herpes zoster), postherpetic neuralgia.
Historical or traditional use: The potent, hot fruit of cayenne has been used as medicine for centuries. It was considered helpful for various conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomachaches, cramping pains, and gas. Cayenne was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system. It is still traditionally used in herbal medicine as a circulatory tonic (a substance believed to improve circulation). Rubbed on the skin, cayenne is a traditional, as well as modern, remedy for rheumatic pains and arthritis due to what is termed a counterirritant effect. A counterirritant is something which causes irritation to a tissue to which it is applied, thus distracting from the original irritation (such as joint pain in the case of arthritis).

Active constituents: Cayenne contains a resinous and pungent substance known as capsaicin. This chemical relieves pain and itching by acting on sensory nerves. Capsaicin temporarily stimulates release of various neurotransmitters from these nerves, leading to their depletion. Without the neurotransmitters, pain signals can no longer be sent.1 The effect is temporary. Capsaicin and other constituents in cayenne have been shown to have several other actions, including reducing platelet stickiness and acting as antioxidants.

How much should I take? Creams containing 0.025-0.075% capsaicin are generally used. There may be a burning sensation for the first several times the cream is applied, but this should gradually decrease with each use. The hands must be carefully and thoroughly washed after use, or gloves should be worn, to prevent the cream from accidentally reaching the eyes, nose, or mouth, which would cause a burning sensation. Do not apply the cream to areas of broken skin. A cayenne tincture can be used in the amount of 0.3-1 ml three times daily. Are there any side effects or interactions? Besides causing a mild burning for the first few applications (or severe burning if accidentally placed in sensitive areas, such as the eyes), there are no side effects from use of the capsaicin cream. Very high intake of cayenne internally may cause ulcers, but the necessary amount is rarely achieved with sensible intake.

As with anything applied to the skin, some people may have an allergic reaction to the cream, so the first application should be to a very small area of skin.
prayers...Linda

[lftipton]

Here's some interesting info on cayenne pepper:
Title: Cay-1, a Novel Antifungal Compound from Cayenne Pepper


Submitted to: Medical Mycology
Publication Date: December 30, 2003
Interpretive Summary: Cayenne pepper contains a compound, called CAY-1, that kills 16 different fungi in laboratory tests. CAY-1 enhanced the antifungal properties of a currently used antifungal drug, amphotericin B. CAY-1 is not toxic to 55 mammalian cell lines at concentrations higher than that level needed to kill fungi. Importantly, CAY-1 apparently kills the fungi by causing holes to form in the cell wall. CAY-1 is a potent fungicide and may be useful as an agricultural or topical fungicide. Other potential uses include use a preservative in food and feed. Because other compounds of its group kill molluscs or mosquito larvae, CAY-1 could be useful in combating the zebra mussel and/or as a mosquito larvicide.
Technical Abstract: CAY-1, a novel saponin from Capsicum frutescens (commercially known as cayenne pepper) was investigated to determine its in vitro antifungal activity, mechanism of action, and mammalian cell cytotoxicity. CAY-1 was active against 16 different fungal strains, including Candida spp. and Aspergillus fumigatus [minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranging from 4 to 16 mg ml-1] and was especially active against Cryptococcus neoformans (90% inhibition at 1 mg ml-1). Synergistic activity was also observed between CAY-1 and amphotericin B against Candida albicans and A. fumigatus. No significant cytotoxicity was demonstrated when CAY-1 was tested against 55 mammalian cell lines at up to 100 mg ml-1. Importantly, CAY-1 appears to act by disrupting the membrane integrity of fungal cells.
Here's more on Cayenne:
Originally from South America, the cayenne plant has spread across the globe both as a food and as a medicine. Cayenne is very closely related to bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika, and other similar peppers.
The fruit is used. Bright Fruits Can "Hit Arthritis"
In what conditions might cayenne be supportive? Bursitis, diabetic neuropathy, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, shingles (herpes zoster), postherpetic neuralgia.
Historical or traditional use: The potent, hot fruit of cayenne has been used as medicine for centuries. It was considered helpful for various conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomachaches, cramping pains, and gas. Cayenne was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system. It is still traditionally used in herbal medicine as a circulatory tonic (a substance believed to improve circulation). Rubbed on the skin, cayenne is a traditional, as well as modern, remedy for rheumatic pains and arthritis due to what is termed a counterirritant effect. A counterirritant is something which causes irritation to a tissue to which it is applied, thus distracting from the original irritation (such as joint pain in the case of arthritis).

Active constituents: Cayenne contains a resinous and pungent substance known as capsaicin. This chemical relieves pain and itching by acting on sensory nerves. Capsaicin temporarily stimulates release of various neurotransmitters from these nerves, leading to their depletion. Without the neurotransmitters, pain signals can no longer be sent.1 The effect is temporary. Capsaicin and other constituents in cayenne have been shown to have several other actions, including reducing platelet stickiness and acting as antioxidants.

How much should I take? Creams containing 0.025-0.075% capsaicin are generally used. There may be a burning sensation for the first several times the cream is applied, but this should gradually decrease with each use. The hands must be carefully and thoroughly washed after use, or gloves should be worn, to prevent the cream from accidentally reaching the eyes, nose, or mouth, which would cause a burning sensation. Do not apply the cream to areas of broken skin. A cayenne tincture can be used in the amount of 0.3-1 ml three times daily. Are there any side effects or interactions? Besides causing a mild burning for the first few applications (or severe burning if accidentally placed in sensitive areas, such as the eyes), there are no side effects from use of the capsaicin cream. Very high intake of cayenne internally may cause ulcers, but the necessary amount is rarely achieved with sensible intake.

As with anything applied to the skin, some people may have an allergic reaction to the cream, so the first application should be to a very small area of skin.
prayers...Linda

[suzzie38]

USE CAUTION!!!! Capsaicin burns like crazy on open wounds..that's what it is suppose to do but it REALLY hurts. When I had shingles last year (2X in one month) my darling DR. recommended this product, (he said it would tingle)..When I first put it on, it BURNED so bad and I thought I'd "wait" it out, you know, eventually the pain would stop...WRONG..it got worse..after 5 minutes I was in the shower, screaming, in tears and my boyfriend was on the computer looking for something that would wash it off the skin..the best he could come up with was dish soap...I stood in that freezing cold shower for 30 minutes and NO amount of soap would wash it off..My open areas were on FIRE!!! My only relief came from taking 3 percocet I had for pain, for my back injury..Even with the percocet my skin burned for a full day..I can't even imagine what it would be like to get this product in ones eyes..so if you choose to use it start small, like Linda said, and "work your way up"....suzzie

[suzzie38]

USE CAUTION!!!! Capsaicin burns like crazy on open wounds..that's what it is suppose to do but it REALLY hurts. When I had shingles last year (2X in one month) my darling DR. recommended this product, (he said it would tingle)..When I first put it on, it BURNED so bad and I thought I'd "wait" it out, you know, eventually the pain would stop...WRONG..it got worse..after 5 minutes I was in the shower, screaming, in tears and my boyfriend was on the computer looking for something that would wash it off the skin..the best he could come up with was dish soap...I stood in that freezing cold shower for 30 minutes and NO amount of soap would wash it off..My open areas were on FIRE!!! My only relief came from taking 3 percocet I had for pain, for my back injury..Even with the percocet my skin burned for a full day..I can't even imagine what it would be like to get this product in ones eyes..so if you choose to use it start small, like Linda said, and "work your way up"....suzzie

[curious]

I've noticed that some over the counter muscle pain patches are capsacin (sp)--the heat from cayenne. Has anyone tried then on affected areas-or would they be too weak? I've used them for muscle aches and they do heat up the skin.

[curious]

I've noticed that some over the counter muscle pain patches are capsacin (sp)--the heat from cayenne. Has anyone tried then on affected areas-or would they be too weak? I've used them for muscle aches and they do heat up the skin.

[suzzie38]

Curious,
That's what the cream that I used was for..muscle aches and arthritis, but Dr. also prescribe it for shingles..I have never used the patch and can't say what it would do on open areas. Maybe someone will be daring and try it?...Once again, when handling this product PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be careful NOT to get it in your eyes...suzzie

[suzzie38]

Curious,
That's what the cream that I used was for..muscle aches and arthritis, but Dr. also prescribe it for shingles..I have never used the patch and can't say what it would do on open areas. Maybe someone will be daring and try it?...Once again, when handling this product PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be careful NOT to get it in your eyes...suzzie