The herb's effectiveness against other forms of skin diseases may be attributed to its anti-microbial properties, its ability to increase ascorbic acid levels in the adrenals, or its tonic quality. Cayenne has positive effects on circulation, the heart, the stomach, and all other systems of the body. But it is not usually thought of as a tonic. It stimulates the vital organs to greater activity levels, and promotes cardiovascular efficiency, while lowering overall blood pressure. Additionally, Cayenne acts directly as a diaphoretic, stimulating excretion of wastes in the sweat.
Cayenne also helps regulate cholesterol and lipid levels.
Bloodroot has been used as a diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant, and tonic. It has also been used internally in herbal preparations for congestive lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In Europe, Red Clover has been used as a diuretic to treat gout, and also as an expectorant. Because of its high content of several important nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, Red Clover has become a dependable nutritive supplement in all forms of degenerative disease. Antibiotic tests on Red Clover have shown it to possess activity against several bacteria, the most significant of which is the pathogen that causes tuberculosis.