Cayenne pepper is widely used in many dishes, it not only makes your food tasty, but also provides several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, C, E, B vitamins, beta-carotene, calcium and potassium. It can be used both internally and topically to treat a wide range of diseases.

Some facts on cayenne pepper

• Cayenne pepper has been used as medicine by Native American since more than 9,000 years;
• Most part of the benefits of cayenne pepper are due to the capsaicin it contains;
• Capsaicin is a main ingredient for many types of pepper spray;
• Cayenne pepper benefits greatly for inside of the body, as well as outside too;
• Cayenne pepper is a natural cure for many infections;
• Cayenne pepper has good anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-irritant properties;
• And what’s more, cayenne pepper is well known as the prince of spices!

If you still think cayenne pepper is only a food, you will change your mind after reading the following list about how cayenne pepper benefits to your overall health.

It’s good for your heart

Add cayenne pepper in a cup of water makes a simple remedy for relieving the symptoms of a heart attack. It works by removing the plaque adhering to arteries, improving blood circulation and also providing essential nutrients to your heart.

A natural cure for high blood pressure

People who’re suffering from high blood pressure can get great benefits from cayenne pepper, as it helps to keep the blood pressure at a healthy level. It improves the flow of blood in the whole body, from the head to the foot and also equalizes the blood pressure in the arteries.

It heals indigestion and other digestive issues

Cayenne pepper stimulates the peristaltic movement of the intestines, thus improving digestion. It works effectively to cure several digestive problems, including gas, acidity and abdominal cramps.

It relieves the pain of psoriasis

A study  found that cayenne pepper improved itching and other psoriasis symptoms.

It helps in weight loss

Consume cayenne pepper regularly helps you lose more weight as it aids in burning the fat and increasing the metabolism. It also decreases your appetite, so include it into your diet if you want to be slim.

It even prevents cancer

Also thanks to capsaicin, cayenne pepper helps in preventing cancer by killing the cancer cells in the body. It’s especially good for preventing lung, prostate and pancreatic cancer.

It cures sore throat and other infections

Cayenne pepper helps treat sore throat and other infections as its anti-fungal properties. For relieving the pain of a sore throat, mix cayenne pepper in a cup of water and gargle with it, it will help you recover quickly from sore throat.

It prevents hair loss and helps in hair growth

The reduction in the circulation of blood is one of the most important reasons for hair loss, cayenne pepper can increase the circulation of blood by causing irritation in the scalp when applied on the scalp.

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courtesy of NATURALNEWS

by Alex Jordon

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