Adding cayenne pepper, or capsicum, to
your diet can prove to be very beneficial to your health. Cayenne pepper has
been used both for culinary and therapeutic purposes for centuries in many
parts of the world. It contains capsaicin, the substance that makes the pepper
spicy. Capsaicin has many therapeutic properties and is used to treat a wide
range of diseases. Cayenne pepper is a
rich source of potassium, calcium and vitamins such as beta-carotene,
B-complexes, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. It has health benefits if
taken internally or applied topically. It inhibits pain nerves when applied to
the skin and when taken internally, it can cure you of many diseases.
Let's start with your heart. Cayenne pepper removes the plaque
adhering to arteries and cleans them. You can help a person suffering from a
heart attack by giving him a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a cup of warm water.
It supplies vital nutrients to the heart, raises the body temperature, improves
blood circulation by thinning the blood, removes toxins from the blood and
rebuilds blood cells. Cayenne helps to reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation,
while increasing the body's ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance
integral to the formation of blood clots. Cultures where hot peppers like
cayenne are used liberally have a much lower rate of heart attack, stroke and
pulmonary embolism.
Do you have hypertension? Cayenne pepper helps to make
blood pressure levels normal. It regulates the flow of blood from the head to
the foot and equalizes blood pressure. It also equalizes blood pressure in the
arteries and veins instantly. It removes blockages present in the arteries and
thus, improves the flow of blood. Since cayenne pepper reduces the risk of
arthrosclerosis, it simultaneously lowers the risk of hypertension.
That scary word - Cancer! The capsaicin in cayenne pepper has the ability to
kill cancer cells. Cayenne pepper can therefore help in the treatment of
leukemia and cancers of the lungs, pancreas and prostate gland. Research shows
that capsaicin causes cancer cells to kill themselves in a process known as
apoptosis.
Getting rid of the bad cholesterol! Cayenne pepper rids the body of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Aches and pains in the joints. The capsaicin present in cayenne
pepper works on the sensory nerves and relieves pain caused by rheumatism and
arthritis.
Those pesky infections! Cayenne pepper has antifungal
properties and can help you fight fungal infections. It’s useful in treating
respiratory infections such as sore throats.
Tummy problems, like ulcers, OH NO! Chili peppers like cayenne have a
bad--and undeserved--reputation for contributing to stomach ulcers. Not only do
they not cause ulcers, these hot
peppers actually
heal stomach and intestinal ulcers by
killing bacteria you may have ingested, and stimulates the cells lining the
stomach to secrete protective buffering juices that prevent ulcer formation. Cayenne improves
digestion by stimulating the peristaltic movement of the intestines. It also heals digestive problems such as
abdominal cramps, acidity and gas, as well as helps in the excretion of urine
and feces.
Winter and Summer Colds. Capsaicin also stimulates secretions
that help effectively open and drain congested nasal passages, clears mucus and
congested lungs.
Fighting off inflammation!
Capsaicin is being studied as an effective treatment for sensory nerve fiber disorders,
including pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy.
Other Benefits - Placed in shoes
and socks, Cayenne pepper is effective in preventing frostbite in extremely
cold weather. Putting cayenne pepper powder directly into a bleeding wound can
stop it from bleeding and will help the wound to heal without a scar or with a
minimal scar formation. Cayenne pepper helps in controlling allergic reactions,
cures heartburn, headaches, and sore throats caused by scarlet fever. It provides
relief from toothache, treats snake bites, reduces fever and migraines,
prevents and treats blood clots and stimulates the appetite. It also helps you
to lose weight by increasing the burning of energy through thermogenesis (heat production). Topical capsaicin has been shown in studies to be an
effective treatment for cluster headaches, diabetic neuropathy and
osteoarthritis pain. Cayenne pepper is
truly nature's "Hot little
number!"
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