Capsicum Frutescens Herb vs Norse Yarrow

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Capsicum Frutescens Herb

Capsicum frutescens

Analgesic

Achillea millefolium var. borealis

Analgesic

Capsicum Frutescens Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Norse Yarrow

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Intensely pungent small hot pepper used across Latin America, Africa, and Asia for digestive, circulatory, and pain conditions.

Nordic variety of yarrow used by Vikings and Norse peoples as a wound herb, digestive bitter, and fever remedy.

Active Compounds

capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin, beta-carotene, vitamin C

achillin, azulene, camphor, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

digestive stimulant in Mesoamerican folk medicine, circulatory warming herb, pain relief topical treatment

wound staunching in Viking folk medicine, fever and cold remedy, digestive bitter

Modern Uses

digestive stimulant, topical analgesic, cardiovascular protective

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic

Adult Dosage

30,000-100,000 SHU capsaicin; 1-2g daily culinary; topical 0.025-0.075%

2-4g dried herb as tea or 3-5ml tincture

Contraindications

GI ulcers, GERD, anticoagulants

pregnancy - emmenagogue, asteraceae allergy

Side Effects

burning sensation, GI irritation, skin burning topically

contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E