Capsaicin was first isolated in 1816 by Christian Bucholz. Capsaicin is a chili pepper extract, genus Capsicum, with analgesic (pain relieving) properties. Its chemical composition was first determined in 1919. In the 1960s the biosynthetic pathway was explained. Since its discovery, it is used as a homeopathic remedy to treat burning pain using the concept of “treating like with like” or counter-irritant. The first reports of its pain-relieving properties appeared in the mid-1850s as a recommendation to use it for parts of the body that burn or itch. Since the first reports, various preparations containing capsaicin were formulated to treat a variety of chronic painful conditions.
Andrew Chang; Alan Rosani; Judy Quick.
At Gudi’s Aromatherapy
We started incorporating Capsicum into our Aromatherapy blends since 2007 because we found it to greatly enhance the effectiveness and longevity of our synergy blends. Depending on our blend, we either use Capsicum in a tincture form or an organic oil.
BENEFITS OF CAPSICUM:
Capsaicin works by reducing Substance P, a pain transmitter in your nerves. Substance P plays an important role in transmitting pain signals from nerve endings to your brain
Capsicum reduces inflammation
Capsicum stimulates circulation and has a warming effect
COOLING treatments reduce pain associated with inflammation (swelling) in the body caused by wear & tear and is used for cooling Pain Management (arthritis, bursitis, knotted muscles)
Hot and swollen (inflammation) joints
Pain relief for connective tissue & tendonitis complications;
Minor lower back pain
Diabetes (rub on legs)
Arthritis (osteo & rheumatoid)
Carpal tunnel & tendonitis
Fibromyalgia/Nerve pain
| DEEP PAIN RELIEF – a cooling gel for soft tissue (muscles, tendons & facia) and most helpful for neck and shoulder tension, lower back pain and inflamed and painful joints (knees, elbows…). This organic Aloe-based treatment (Aloe penetrates your skin 4x faster than water) with Yarrow (for inflammation), Menthol and Camphor (strong, deep penetrating cooling pain relief) and Capsicum (helps to pull all those wonderful Essential Oils deep into tissue while stimulation circulation.) with Arnica and Comfrey penetrates quickly for immediate and lasting pain relief. |
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WARMING TREATMENTS reduce pain associated with poor circulation, stiffness and arthritic pain:
Flexibility and joint mobility
Stimulates circulation for cold, stiff joints
Aid body’s ability to heal & regenerate
Provides lasting relief of body aches
Very warming pain relief for severe arthritis & bursitis and injuries
ARTHRITIS MASSAGE OIL – a strong warming pain relief stimulates circulation and joint mobility. This oil is great for your spine, hands, feet, hips and knees and other joints where stiffness sets in.
With 100% pure organic or wildcrafted Essential Oils: Ginger (stimulates blood circulation), Helichrysum (stimulates cell regeneration), Eucalyptus (lends an amplified pain relief), Capsicum (disrupts pain transmitters) in organic Arnica macerated oil (excellent for bruising, swelling and pain relief).
Gudi Rubbo is the owner of Gudi’s Aromatherapy, located in Encinitas California. She was born and raised in Vienna Austria and has been residing in America now for over thirty years. Gudi grew up in Austria using Essential Oils as part of basic body and health care. While living here in America she has crafted a full line of aromatherapy products from pure essential oil blends to natural skin care and synergy blends for the body.