This keeps the pressure from the hemorrhage area so it will clot naturally, which it cannot do with heavy blood pressure pumping the blood rapidly at the hemorrhage area. In an emergency such as this we use cayenne. As mentioned a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of water and drunk right down will stop a nosebleed in nearly every instance, by the time you can count to ten. This takes the heavy pressure off the hemorrhaging area and allowing a quick coagulation. As needed topically.
Pure cayenne is the only ingredient in the powdered cayenne.
The tincture consists of cayenne and alcohol. These contain the herbal ingredients of the Christopher salve. Cayenne is also used for eyes, however extreme that might sound. Dr. Christopher recalled a student of his standing in front of a lecture and throwing a pinch of cayenne into one eye. But in a few moments the eye stopped watering, and it became clear, bright and healthy-looking.