Cayenne tincture

How To Make A Cayenne Tincture

Making a tincture is very simple! All you need is cayenne peppers, vodka, and a jar.

Ingredients

Cayenne peppers, fresh or dried

Vodka

Jar with lid

Directions

Place cayenne peppers in a jar. If using fresh, fill the jar; if using dried peppers, fill the jar halfway.

Pour vodka over the peppers to the top of the jar, leaving a 2-inch headspace.

Cover jar with a lid.

Set jar in a dark, cool cabinet for 4-6 weeks.

Shake the jar daily or at least once a week.

After 4-6 weeks, strain the peppers from the liquid.

Bottle the liquid and store in the cabinet.

Note: Alcohol tinctures are good for 2-5 years.

Benefits for cayenne pepper tincture

Headaches – This is the way I use cayenne the most. I typically place cayenne powder in water and stir but you can also place a few drops of cayenne tincture in water and consume it that way

Helps veins, capillaries, and arteries regain their elasticity.

Regulates blood flow from head to feet.

Acts as a catalyst for other herbs, which basically means that when you pair it with other herbs, it increases the effectiveness of those herbs.

Can lower blood pressure when combined with garlic.

Can heal arthritis.

Natural pain killer

Heals hemorrhoids

Aids digestion

Heals stomach ulcers

Add cayenne to salves, lotions, or coconut oil to apply externally for varicose veins, pain, arthritis, hemorrhoids, etc.

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