"Cayenne is used in nearly all fomentation, plasters, and poultices where speed is necessary, or where quick relief (as in arthritis, rheumatism, bursitis, sore muscles and those types of cases) is desired. Externally, it is used dry (on wounds), and the powder is used in formulas mixed with many other types of herbs. In using the powder in poultices, plasters, suppositories, enemas, etc. the cayenne is used 1/8 part in proportion to the other herbs that are used, according to the case."