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7 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper Spice
- The benefits of cayenne pepper are numerous
- It’s great fro reducing inflammation
- It also helps boost immune system function
- And works as a natural skin care treatment
Cayenne pepper spice has many different health benefits. The cayenne herb has been used by many civilizations and cultures through history as a medical treatment for a number of ailments and conditions. It can be used in dried and powdered form, and as dried flakes. It can also be added as a key ingredient to a variety of hot sauces.
1. Cayenne Pepper for Pain Relief
Cayenne pepper spice has been proven to provide natural pain relief, even in cases of arthritis and other chronic pain conditions. This herb can also cause headache pain to go away and eliminate nerve pain. The ingredient responsible is capsaicin, and this substance helps eliminate the pain impulse over time. The cayenne herb can work for any type of pain, and can be found in creams that can be rubbed into the skin too.
2. Cayenne Pepper for Inflammation Reduction
Curing with cayenne can work for swelling and inflammation. This effect is also caused by the capsaicin in the pepper. Capsaicin works as a substance P inhibitor, preventing substance P from causing inflammation in your body. This is a great treatment if you suffer from arthritis, bursitis, or other chronic inflammation conditions. Because Cayenne pepper spice stops inflammation, you can go about your daily routine with no stiffness or difficulties.
3. Cayenne Pepper for Skin Care
The cayenne herb can help you have great looking healthy skin. This herb can eliminate disfiguring skin conditions like psoriasis, and make your skin glow with health. Cayenne stimulates blood flow to the skin, allowing needed nutrients and oxygen to reach these cells and provide building blocks for healthy skin. Dry skin that flakes, peels, and turns red will no longer be a problem. Curing with cayenne can stop skin disorders and give you gorgeous skin. Clinical trials have shown that topical creams containing capsaicin can improve skin conditions in a short time.
4. Cayenne Pepper for Cardiovascular Health
Cayenne pepper spice is a great treatment for your cardiovascular system. This herb has been shown to regulate your blood pressure, whether it is high or low, and keep your heart healthy. Cayenne can lower your cholesterol, and keep clots from forming which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. Cultures which have high amounts of cayenne herb in their diet also have much lower rates for cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks.
5. Cayenne Pepper for Immune System Health
Cayenne peppers are full of beta carotene and other antioxidants and immune boosters. This herb helps build healthy tissues in the mucous membranes of the body, and these membranes are the first defense against invaders like bacteria and viruses. Healthy mucous membranes are part of a healthy immune system, because the more microbes these membranes trap, the fewer pathogens make it into your body.
6. Cayenne Pepper for Healthy Weight Loss
Cayenne pepper spice has many medical benefits, and it also has another advantage. This herb can help you lose weight. Studies have shown that this happens because the cayenne herb resets your metabolism to a higher temperature, so more calories are burned for a few hours after you eat it. This can result in weight loss with no change in habits or exercise. Your body will also use more oxygen during this time, and this also burns more calories.
7. Cayenne Pepper to Prevent Stomach Ulcers
Ulcers can be prevented or treated by using the cayenne herb. Cayenne peppers will kill off any bacteria that has managed to get to your digestive tract, but they also stimulate stomach mucous which helps to protect the stomach lining from the acid. Eating cayenne herb regularly not only does not cause an ulcer but can prevent one.
The information supplied in this article is not to be considered as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
8 Jan 2009
You forgot to mention #8 that spicy foods have long been considered to be sexual stimulants. Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne pepper can cause increased heart rate and metabolism
Cayenne Pepper – THAT’S HOT!
Seems like cayenne pepper is a key to just about any health problem there may be!!!
my husband has suffered from asthma and high blood pressure for many years. after only one day he no longer needs his inhaler, and his blood pressure drop from 160/90 to 119/74. a miracle for us considering we lost our insurance and could not afford his medicine.
I got # 9 for you! Pepper spray used by police and security personnel to subdue violent suspects. It can also be used to subdue assailants and animals. It’s not a health benefit though
Dear Jerry,
You are correct about #8 benefit. Yes, indeed, many spices work as sexual stimulants, including cayenne pepper. More information about sexual stimulants can be found in ED Problems section on this website.
Hey guys – do you know what CAYENNE means? I’m driving porsche cayenne and have no idea what cayenne means
Dear Tom,
Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana, an overseas department of France in South America. That is where cayenne pepper was originally from.
Are cayenne pepper and chili pepper same thing?
Dear Nancy,
The Cayenne IS a red, hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes. You can read more about cayenne pepper on Wikipedia.
Some people can’t live without their cup of coffee in the morning. I can’t live without my cup of warm cayenne water with a twist of lemon in the morning. It gives me energy that lates all day. It also cuts my appetite and I have lost weight. Now I’ve read other benefits cayenne has. Wow who knew. Lastly I just love the taste.
Cayenne pepper really is a great spice for healing inside and out. My mother has severe arthritis in both her knees and I made her sachets for the shower that contained cayenne and other helpful spices. She used them and they really helped. Of course, she’s had both knees replaces since then, but they did work.
cayenne pepper kills cancer in the prostrate;lung and brain.
reply for Gregg-where did you hear the info about cancer? Wow, I wonder why more people are not using it for these severe conditions…
I do have one question-on #3 for skin care:are they referring to using it internally or externally? I have severe under eye circles and bags (I’m only 26, *sniffs*) and have read on earthclinic that cayenne is the main herb to get rid of this. I will try it. (they also mention ACV and b/s molasses).
Dear Karen,
Although it is great to hear that Gregg has had such amazing results, I would caution not to rely solely on cayenne when dealing with such a severe and complex condition as cancer. That being said, cayenne is a very efficient de-toxifier. It is also excellent for improving circulation. These 2 actions are why cayenne can be helpful for circles under the eyes. You can use it internally for this. Many people apply cayenne topically also, however as this is near your eyes, please be very careful if you decide to do this. Use it sparingly. You may also consider something as simple as Witch Hazel applications under the eyes as this is a natural astringent.
In Good Health,
Meredith
I have been doing research on the benefits of cayenne pepper all day and I’m convinced I have to try it. Do I just go to the supermarket and buy actual cayenne pepper from the spice aisle?? Or is this something I should get at a GNC-type store??
Cayenne Pepper, turmeric powder also knows as curcumin, cloves,cumin,cinnamon,garlic,ginger,onions are all very good for health.
Turmeric (also known as curcumin) is a flowering perennial plant, a member of the ginger family widely used for food coloring and is one of the major ingredients in curry powder In the tropical regions of southern Asia, it grows from 3 to 5 feet and blossoms trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers. Turmeric is thought to be useful in both external and internal applications. The yellow powder that is often used in food preparation comes from the roots of turmeric, which are dried and boiled.
Turmeric has been widely used for centuries as a condiment, healing remedy
It is considered to be an anti-inflammatory, also treats liver problems, digestive disorders,skin disorders,wounds, stomach problems from gastritis caused by stress or alcohol
It’s also proven that the turmeric breaks down the saturated fats in cholesterol, lowering cholesterol levels. like other substances in the turmeric, have antioxidant properties that are thought to be as strong as vitamins C and E.
The antioxidants in turmeric protect the kidneys, liver, brain and lungs from the damage caused by drugs, radiation, alcohol, heavy metals like lead, or other chemicals like dry cleaning fluid.
Today, turmeric (under the name Avea) is becoming popular as a treatment for depression.
Curcumin is one of the active ingredients in turmeric. According to multiple medical studies, it helps empty the gallbladder and stimulate the production of bile.
Curcumin is also thought to have the ability to reduce inflammation, fight certain infections and to demonstrate a protective effect on the liver.
The anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin have been known to be comparable to such potent drugs as hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone as well as anti-inflammatory agents such as Motrin.
I haven’t read how you take the pepper and in what quantities?
Very nice blog/website with great info.
I’m 53 years young,very active and I’m a big guy at 6ft. 6 ins. and 250 lbs.
As an athlete all my life playing sports like hockey for 40 years ,basketball for 17 years, ball hockey (I know I’m Canadian eh so lots of hockey stuff), for 20 years.football for 10 years,15 years of tennis……those are sports that grind us down.
My point of telling that is only the last 5-10 years have I found how incredibly well foods like cayenne pepper,curcumin, ginger, and good oils all of which I supplement with daily for 2 years now actually are anti inflammatory big time.
I spent years buying different combinations of products that were over priced and did not work.
Only when I stared on these natural foods that I had total relief.
I’ve refused to get pharmaceuticals a try since I give little stock in that.
I’ve had this cold now for about 2 months and cannot shake it. For about the last 1-1/2 weeks i have been non stop 24/7 coughing, so bad i’ve almost lost my voice. A freind told me about cayenne pepper and that i should give it a try. So i went to the health food store and bought just a little bit (1/4 lb) just to try it. For my first time trying it, i was told to do about a 1/4 t spoon mixed with a little water to fill t spoon. As soon as i did it i felt it working immediately, i did this 2 more times throughout the day and by evening time my cough was about 90% gone. Today (day 2) i increased the dose to about 1/2 t spoon and i allready fill 100% better in just 2 days. Whats more exciting about this is i’ve done some reading about all the benefits of cayenne pepper, it’s unbelievable what this pepper can do. I am definatly spreading the word to family and freinds, i think everyone should know about these benefits of life.