Cayenne Pepper, Chiles, all things HOT!

Elsewhere I have read that some use cayenne as an enema solution for the purge benefits. Yesterday I had a spicy hamburger for lunch and some homemade chili for supper. This AM I had a hard time beginning my BM (had to strain to get started). Most of it was firm except for the last bit which was watery. After I finished, I had a burning sensation in my upper rectum/sigmoid colon. It took a few flushes with my shower spray hose to flush my recctum, but that stopped the burning. I didn't have time for a bag to work and I didn't want to drive the burn higher.

So I am wondering what caused the burn. The chili mix I used contained paprika, onion powder, cayenne, thyme and oregano for sure. I have heard that the cayenne in an enema will cause this burning? Does anyone have first hand knowledge? Was it maybe the chili powder?

Thanks,

Vicki

A cayenne enema consisting of 1tblsp. of cayenne per qt. of water is actually quite soothing and is often prescribed to reduce rectal inflammation. While you can feel heat from the pepper, it does not burn, nor is it uncomfortable. I have often used this recipe to sooth an irritated butt.

There is no question about it. The burning sensation was from the cayenne pepper. The active ingredient in pepper that makes it "hot" is capsaicin. It is NOT a flavor that is actually tasted. The sensation is a chemical burn that gives the sensation of heat, and the entire digestive tract, especially the "two ends" are especially sensitive to it. A cayenne pepper enema can be used, but most people need to build up to higher concentrations of pepper in their solution. Starting with about 1/4 teaspoon per quart of solution and gradually building up to a teaspoon (or more if you're adventurous) will take some time for most people. The irritation they cause can cause increased peristalsis insuring a more complete evacuation. Capsaicin is the active ingredient of several topical pain relievers, like Capasin, and they can aid in relieving arthritis pain when applied over the painful joints. HOWEVER, you must gradually build up the amount you apply, because if you start with a lot, the skin you apply it to will be VERY sensitive or painful. Be very careful not to get pepper solutions in your eyes because they will have a terrible burn. WASH YOUR HANDS. Use caution when playing with pepper or capsaicin containing enema solutions.

Susie,

An exceptionally well-written piece to help vicki; I applaud you!!! What is your background? An herbalist?

Additionally, we are both switches. If you are so inclined, please drop me an email, as I would like to visit with an intelligent woman who is attracted to the enema. I am

Kindly yours,

SensualSwitchTx

Yep it was the pepper add 1 tblse to your bag next time

Susie

You are quite correct. Having to deal with Arthritis myself, I take cayenne enemas sometimes. Everything you said I agree with. It does burn and it is best to work up to higher doses.

After using them for awhile they are enjoyable for me.

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Art233

I haven't try pepper enema, but i thought that one can feel the burning sensation only at the end of the rectum - so little pepper on the finger or ginger would be enough. Does it make any difference if you use pepper enema?

Looking for a recipe for hot pepper enema. I have been told that you can use red pepper flakes but do not know the amount required for a 2 qt enema.

I have tried with very hot sensation, too much burner..

evad

I noticed Oregano in your recipe at top Suzie--Oregano will burn as well

badger

To Switchablesuzie

Your nurse's cap is showing! You have answered a question that I have long wanted to ask. It seems that hot and spicy foods are not hot because of any reaction with the

taste buds but rather the "Hot" sensation is one of pain.

You are to be congratulated on a well written and informative article.

I'm interested in the use of enemas for arthritis but pepper? Guess it would take your mind of arthritis

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I'm interested in the use of enemas for arthritis but pepper? Guess it would take your mind of arthritis

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Forget the enemas for arthritis. Playing with enemas is one thing, treating your arthritis for real is another matter. Capsaicin works for arthritis. That is the active ingredient of what makes pepper hot. It is applied to the skin over the affected joints. Capacin and a few other ointments on the market are available. READ THE LABELS. Depending on the severity of your arthritis (are you at the point where you need surgery???) your mileage may vary.

Just a word of warning, keep the Capacin FAR AWAY from your balls. You might think it has a nice warming sensation, but in larger amounts it is horrible. I did that to my husband out of ignorance, once many years ago in an S&M scene and the pain got so severe he literally cried and then a few days later, the skin turned dark brown and peeled off. It was a very ugly site and was very sensitive and painful for almost two weeks.

I was just on an ulcerative colitis site that recommended a cayenne enema to relieve symptoms as it has an anti-inflammatory effect

Try it, Marvin. You can use a half teaspoon in 2 quarts of warm water. Let the pepper settle out in a pitcher, then pour the supernatant liquid (liquid without the sludge) into your bag. It has a nice warming sensation if you hold it for a while.

I noticed that other members mentioned cayenne pepper enemas for a warming sensation inside. I looked around the pantry and could not find any cayenne pepper, so I thought the next closest thing would be chili powder.

So I filled up a cup with warm water, dumped a little chili powder into it and filled up my bulb with it. I drained the cup and added some more water trying to get the powder I missed. I had to expell rapidly because I injected air into my rectum, but the solution did not burn like I expected. There was very little burn and it was hardly noticeable. I even had a bag of water in case it burned so badly that I could not stand it.

Opinions? Feedback? What do you guys think? Any one want to try it? Why did it not burn?

Take some crisco or butter. Warm it in a pan to melt it. Then add hot chili oil and cayenne pepper. Let it cool until it is solid again. you can make suppositories out of it or just spoon some out and insert it up your butt. Let it sit in there and as it starts to melt you will feel the heat!

About two weeks ago I used one teaspoon of cayenne to one quart of water. I first mixed the solution in a bowl and stirred for a couple of minutes before draining the solution in to my open top enema bag. I noticed as I was getting to the end of draining the solution that there was some sediments left in the bottom of the bowl of which I drained most of this sediment in the bag as well. I found that this enema was very hot and could not hold it for more than three of four minutes. After expelling the enema the burn lasted for a good half hour.

Then yesterday I mixed another batch of the same solution but did not include the sediment in to the bag. I found that this second enema was not nearly as hot as the first bag full. I was able to hold this enema for a good ten minutes, with only a mild burn sensation. Once I had expelled this enema most of the sensation was gone

So I am wondering if it safe to include the sediment of the cayenne pepper into the enema bag. I hope that switchablesusie will answer this question

As long as you don't have colitis or other intestinal disease where your gastroenterologist said not to have pepper, you can inject the enema with the sediment. That's what I do. The capsaicin dissolves out of the ground cayenne. If you let it steep in the hot water longer before you inject it, the presence of the sediment won't make a difference. Think of it as dissolving the active materials of tea leaves to make a cup of tea, rather than making instant coffee where everything dissolves. Again, your mileage may vary depending on the pepper you use and your own specific colon sensitivities.

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...keep the Capacin FAR AWAY from your balls. You might think it has a nice warming sensation, but in larger amounts it is horrible. I did that to my husband, once many years ago[/quote]

You have mentioned other instances where you have 'experimented' with your husband. What a lucky guy.

Thank you Switchablesusie for answering my question about cayenne sediments on the pot after mixing the solution. I love the hot feeling of the first cayenne enema redrub

I have seen is some recipes of using 1/2 teaspoon to 2 table spoons of cayenne pepper. Some how I can not imagine of any one taking an enema that hot. I would think that a person receiving one with 2 table spoons of cayenne pepper would soon be screaming bloody murder So I wonder if switchablesusie would post an answer to this one. I do like cayenne enemas but not that hot redrub

^^^^ I never used more than one teaspoon. That was good for me. See my above posts on amounts. Maybe you can accommodate up to two tablespoons. You would have to build up to it.

DO NOT TRY IT IF YOU HAVE INTESTINAL PROBLEMS.

Thank you Switchablesusie for your response to my question. However I now am curious as to how long you retain your cayenne enema, as I do enjoy the feel of one. I seem to think that the only part of the colon that you feel the burning of the cayenne is close to the anus. That is why I use only one quart of water and cayenne. Today I am going to do another one but fix it up the way that you do. I will heat some water up and then add the cayenne pepper to it, and then let it cool down, then fill my enema bag to see if it gets hot enough for my liking redrub

^^^^ Putting the cayenne in cool/warm water doesn't release most of the heat the cayenne has to offer. Put the cayenne in very hot/boiling water and let it steep like tea. Let it cool down and then take the enema. You will use less cayenne and have a much "hotter and more thrilling" experience throughout your colon.

Yesterday I tried the cayenne enema like you said to do. I also took your advice and used only one teaspoon of cayenne in boiling water and let it seep. Once it was cooled down I took the enema and found it rather hot but not too hot for my liking. I am glad that I used only one teaspoon of cayenne as that was just the right amount for what I wanted to experience. I found that using two quarts of solution was no more fun than using just one quart of solution. The burning was just at the rectum and anus. So the two quarts did fill me up more and took longer to expel. Once the enema was expelled most of the burning feeling stopped very soon after. I am glad that I tried this kind of enema, but will not be doing it very often. So thank you swichablesusie for your vert good advice. redrub

How large a cayenne pepper enema do you take? Do the pepper enemas help your arthritis? Amber, why did you put the pepper on your anus? I have used Ben Gay, Vicks, ginger, and other things to produce a burn for punishment.

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Do the pepper enemas help your arthritis?

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No, they do not. You must apply the capsaicin directly over the joint area that has arthritis.

When I first read about this a few weeks ago I thought that I had to try it. so i found so red pepper in my cupboard and used some. it was pretty good.

the other day I when to a co-op store for a couple of things and while there I saw the pepper so I got some and tried it yesterday. WOW! it was great. I loved the feeling of it heating me inside and when I expelled the enema the feeling lingered for just a while as it subsided. I will definitely take another one at some point.

they may not help the arthritis but they make me feel better

sammy

Sorry, but this can't be good for the lining in your colon. An ulcerated colon - no thanks.