Cayenne Pepper Natural Healing Properties

Cayenne pepper, also known as Capsicum annuum or Frutescens has been used as a spice, as well as for medicinal purposes for centuries. This is a popular spice, particularly in Southeast Asia, China, Southern Italy, and Mexican cuisines. In addition to using it as a spice, cayenne pepper is oftentimes used in Indian Ayurvedic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicines to treat various health issues.

The fruit is packed with vitamins A and C, as well as flavonoids and carotenoids. Some of the most common uses of cayenne pepper include the treatment of circulatory problems, arthritis, shingles, pain, as well as help to curb the appetite. According to a study that was conducted, when half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper is combined with food or taken in the form of a capsule, it helps to burn calories.

Cayenne pepper can be purchased in the powdered form, cream, the ripen fruit or the capsule form. Scientific evidence have proven that cayenne pepper is effective in treating dyspepsia. A placebo- controlled study was conducted with 30 people who were suffering from dyspepsia. They were given 2.5 grams of cayenne pepper powder daily, taken before each meal for a duration of five weeks. By the third week, 13 people experienced improvements in pain, bloating, and nausea