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Cayenne pepper can relieve pain, boost metabolism and more

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By: Michael Ravensthorpe

(NaturalNews)

The cayenne pepper is the hot chili pepper of the Capsicum annuum plant, which is native to northern South America and southern North America. A nightshade fruit that is related to the bell pepper, jalapeno and paprika, cayenne peppers are often dried and ground into a powder and then used to prepare spicy meals. Many cultures also like to add them to cakes, chocolates and even beverages.

Despite their various uses in the kitchen, however, cayenne peppers are first and foremost a medicine. In fact, American Indians have been using cayenne peppers to treat numerous medical conditions for at least 9,000 years. Moreover, cayenne peppers have been extensively studied, and scientists now understand which compounds give them their significant healing properties.

Four reasons to love cayenne pepper

1.) Natural painkillers – Cayenne peppers are rich in an active compound called capsaicin. This tasteless and odorless compound, which is found in all chili peppers and is responsible for their trademark heat, is a potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic, and is proven to relieve pain. For example, a study published in The Clinical Journal of Pain found that the pain relief provided by capsaicin for treating cluster headaches, itching, neck pain, psoriasis and other conditions was far greater than that provided by the placebo. Another study published in Clinical Therapeutics discovered that capsaicin cream provided “significantly more relief” to patients suffering from arthritis-related pain than the placebo, leading the researchers to conclude that “capsaicin cream is a safe and effective treatment for arthritis.”

Scientists now understand that capsaicin is a great natural painkiller because it inhibits substance P, a neuropeptide that is associated with pain and…

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