Cayenne Pepper Powder 40mHU for Animals

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum

Plant part used: Fruit

Form: Powder

Heat level: 40,000 mHU (medium-hot)

Origin: India

Sourcing: Conventional

Available sizes: 2 oz · 4 oz · 8 oz · 16 oz

The herbalist's secret weapon. Cayenne isn't just heat — it's one of the most powerful circulatory stimulants in the plant kingdom. It increases blood flow, enhances absorption of other herbs, and has been used in traditional herbalism as a catalyst that makes everything else in the formula work harder and faster. At 40,000 mHU, this is a solidly potent cayenne — strong enough to do real work without being unmanageably hot.

What 40mHU means: Heat in cayenne is measured in modified Heat Units (mHU). 40,000 mHU is a medium-hot cayenne — potent enough for therapeutic use but manageable in small doses mixed into feed. This matters because heat level directly correlates with capsaicin content, and capsaicin is the compound doing the work.

Why goat keepers use cayenne:

• Powerful circulatory stimulant — drives blood flow to extremities and throughout the body
• A "catalyst" herb that enhances delivery and effectiveness of other herbs in blends
• Supports healthy digestion by stimulating gastric secretions
• Traditionally used in emergency situations to support circulation and shock response
• Warming and supportive during cold weather and winter stress
• Pairs with garlic, echinacea, and ginger in immune and circulatory support blends

Suggested use: Start small — a pinch (⅛ tsp or less) per goat mixed into feed. Cayenne is potent and a little goes a long way. Most commonly used as a small addition to herbal blends rather than as a standalone. Especially useful added to immune formulas and cold-weather support blends to boost circulation and enhance herb absorption.

Cayenne pepper powder. No fillers, additives, or artificial ingredients. Packaged in FDA/USDA compliant food-grade resealable zipper bags.