Cayenne Pepper Ground (130,000 HU) (Capsicum Annuum)

Cayenne Pepper Ground (130,000 HU) (Capsicum annuum) is a finely ground, high-heat chili powder prized for its stimulating, circulatory, and digestive-enhancing properties. Known for its fiery potency—measured at 130,000 heat units (HU) on the Scoville scale—this premium cayenne variety is used in both herbal medicine and culinary applications to ignite metabolism, warm the body, and improve energy flow.

In Traditional Herbal Medicine, Cayenne Pepper is regarded as pungent and hot, entering the Heart, Spleen, and Stomach channels. It is used to stimulate circulation, dispel cold, and invigorate the digestive fire (agni). Taken internally, it helps enhance nutrient absorption, relieve gas and sluggish digestion, and support healthy blood flow. It is also employed in topical formulations to relieve muscle and joint pain by drawing warmth and improving circulation to the surface tissues.

In Ayurveda, cayenne (known as Maricha or Capsicum) is classified as a warming and detoxifying spice, balancing vata and kapha doshas. It is used to stimulate appetite, kindle digestion, and clear stagnation, particularly in cold or damp conditions.

Modern research shows that capsaicin, the primary bioactive compound in cayenne, has well-documented thermogenic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. It supports metabolic health, cardiovascular function, and pain modulation, and is widely recognized for promoting circulatory and nerve health when used responsibly.

Each batch of Cayenne Pepper Ground (130,000 HU) is carefully milled from mature, sun-dried chili pods, preserving its vivid red color, intense aroma, and consistent heat profile. The result is a pure, high-potency powder suitable for spice blends, tonics, external salves, and therapeutic formulations.