Health Benefits:
The use of cayenne can be found back as far as the Aztecs and Mayans; commonly they would use it for toothaches and infections. The main chemical responsible for the vast medicinal benefits is capsaicin, this is the same chemical that gives you that burning sensation when you bite into a jalapeno.
Key Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic
Local analgesic
Counter irritant
Stimulant
Relieves gas
Arthritis
Nerve Pain
May Boost Your Metabolism
Can Help Reduce Hunger
May Lower Blood Pressure
May Aid Digestive Health
May Help Relieve Pain, when used as a cream.
Capsaicin can be used as and can be used for:
· Joint and muscle pain
· Lower back pain
· Pain after surgery
· Pain from nerve conditions like shingles
· May Improve Psoriasis
· May Reduce Cancer Risk
Cayenne pepper is easy to incorporate into your diet. It comes in different forms, including as a whole food, spice and supplement.
Some Cautions
Eating too much can cause a stomach
Do not apply cream to broken skin.
Check with your doctor before using if you are taking medicines. If you take blood thinners or blood pressure medication, check with your doctor before trying cayenne peppers or capsaicin cream.
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