Medicinal Properties Of Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is beneficial for your organs, such as your heart or intestines. Yes, yes, you read that correctly! You love the taste, but know very little about its virtues? Let’s learn together about the medicinal properties of cayenne pepper!
Widely used in traditional medicine, pepper, due to its richness in capsaicin, its main active ingredient, in vitamins and antioxidants, is recommended to treat a certain number of pathologies such as flu, rhino-pharyngitis and rheumatic syndromes. It helps digestion and protects against cardiovascular diseases due to its action on the formation of bad cholesterol. In addition, it is diuretic and sudorific.
Medicinal properties of cayenne pepper
–Internal use of cayenne pepper
- Antibacterial, antiseptic, diuretic, sudorific: Flu, colds, bronchitis, rheumatic pathologies, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, difficult digestions, gastroenteritis, appetite activator
- Antioxidant: prevention of cellular oxidation, strengthening of physical tone, strengthening of immune defenses, prevention of certain cancers.
- Weight control: appetite control, increase in basal metabolism.
–External use of cayenne pepper
- Anti-inflammatory: can be used, on medical advice, as a poultice to treat certain painful symptoms such as rheumatic inflammations, muscle pain, lungagos and even post-operative mastodynia (breast pain). It is also effective on psoriasis and itchy skin. Be careful; chili peppers should not be used on a wound).
–Common therapeutic indications for cayenne pepper
Infectious pathologies (flu, respiratory system infections), appetite stimulation, gastroenteritis, intestinal parasitosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis.
–Other proven therapeutic indications for cayenne pepper
Studies have shown that the active ingredients in chili peppers can destroy cancer cells, particularly prostate cancer cells.
Cayenne pepper Uses
Cough syrup: Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice, a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of chili pepper. Take twice a day for cough or sore throat.
Contraindications to cayenne pepper
- Ointments, poultices and chili-based preparations should not be used without medical advice.
- When used externally, the capsaicin contained in chili peppers can cause a burning sensation, but it is also from this compound that its effectiveness comes! However, avoid eyes, mucous membranes and wounds and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after using chili-based remedies.
- For internal use, avoid in case of gastric ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome.
Now you know everything about cayenne pepper and all its benefits, enjoy!
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