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diminishing the chance of infection setting in later. Just add a couple drops to a
cotton ball and dab it onto the wound.

Cayenne Pepper

Perhaps you have a small cut that is a bleeder, nothing deep or serious, but just
won’t completely stop bleeding. The thought of adding a hot spice to it might seem
a little intimidating to some people, but don’t let that stop you. Many people dating
back quite far have stopped a bleeder by adding a little spice to it. In fact, it not
only could stop the bleeding, but it also acts as a numbing agent. Sprinkle cayenne
pepper directly into the wound, and then bandage it for a couple hours.

Cayenne pepper contains substantial amounts of capsaicin, which helps with pain.
But, cayenne also works quickly to equalize blood pressure and will trigger
coagulation (clotting the blood). It also acts as a disinfectant. On a side note,
cayenne pepper tea is also said to help if a person is in the midst of a heart attack,
due to the clotting power of the spice. However, it’s best to use an organic spice.

Just keep in mind, this is not to replace stitches or any other form of medical care
that might be necessary for deeper wounds, or wounds that need additional
attention.

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