Cayenne chiles are generally sold dried and used in soups
and sauces. The majority of cayenne chilies are used to make cayenne pepper.
Used both in cooking and medicine. Many countries, especially those of the
Americas and China, have a history of using cayenne pepper therapeutically.
Cayenne pepper has been used for a variety of ailments
including heartburn, delirium, tremors, gout, paralysis, fever, dyspepsia,
flatulence, sore throat, atonic dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia in women,
nausea, tonsillitis, scarlet fever and diphtheria.
1. Anti-Irritant Properties
Cayenne has the ability to ease upset stomach, ulcers, sore
throats, spasmodic and irritating coughs, and diarrhea.
2. Anti-Cold and Flu Agent
Cayenne pepper aids in breaking up and moving congested
mucus. Once mucus begins to leave the body, relief from flu symptoms generally
follows.
3. Anti-Fungal Properties
The results of one study indicated that cayenne pepper could
effectively prevent the formation of the fungal pathogens phomopsis and
collectotrichum.
4. Migraine Headache Prevention
This may be related to the pepper’s ability to stimulate a
pain response in a different area of the body, thus reverting the brain’s
attention to the new site. Following this initial pain reaction, the nerve
fibers have a depleted substance P (the nerve’s pain chemical), and the
perception of pain is lessened.
5. Anti-Allergen
Cayenne is an anti- agent and may even help relieve
allergies.
6. Digestive Aid
Cayenne is a well-known digestive aid. It stimulates the
digestive tract, increasing the flow of enzyme production and gastric juices.
This aids the body’s ability to metabolize food (and toxins). Cayenne pepper is
also helpful for relieving intestinal gas. It stimulates intestinal peristaltic
motion, aiding in both assimilation and elimination.
7. Anti-Redness Properties
Cayenne’s properties makes it a great herb for many chronic
and degenerative conditions.
8. Helps Produce Saliva
Cayenne stimulates the production of saliva, an important
key to excellent digestion and maintaining optimal oral health.
9. Useful for Blood Clots
Cayenne pepper also helps reduce atherosclerosis, encourages
fibrinolytic activity and prevents factors that lead to the formation of blood
clots, all of which can help reduce the chances of a heart attack or stroke.
10. Detox Support
Cayenne is a known circulatory stimulant. It also increases
the pulse of our lymphatic and digestive rhythms. By heating the body, the
natural process of detoxification is streamlined. Cayenne also causes us to
sweat, another important process of detoxification. Combined with lemon juice
and honey, cayenne tea is an excellent morning beverage for total body detox.
11. Joint-Pain Reliever
Extremely high in a substance called capsaicin, cayenne
pepper acts to cause temporary pain on the skin, which sends chemical
messengers from the skin into the joint, offering relief for joint pain.
12. Anti-Bacterial Properties
Cayenne is an excellent preservative and has been used
traditionally to prevent food contamination from bacteria.
13. Possible Anti-Cancer Agent
Studies done at the Loma Linda University in California
found that cayenne pepper may help prevent lung cancer in smokers. This may
be again related to cayenne’s high quantity of capsaicin, a substance that
might help stop the formation of tobacco-induced lung tumors. Other studies
have also shown a similar reaction in cayenne’s resistance to liver tumors.
14. Supports Weight Loss
Scientists at the Laval University in Quebec found that
participants who took cayenne pepper for breakfast were found to have less
appetite, leading to less caloric intake throughout the day. Cayenne is also a
great metabolic-booster, aiding the body in burning excess amounts of fats.
15. Promotes Heart-Health
Cayenne helps to keep blood pressure levels normalized. It
also balances the body of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
16. Remedy for Toothache
Cayenne is an excellent agent against tooth and gum
diseases.
17. Topical Remedy
As a poultice, cayenne has been used to treat
snake bites, rheumatism, sores, wounds and lumbago
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