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Anti-inflammatory – cayenne is rich in capsaicin, a potent anti-inflammatory herbal agent that helps to ease the pain and swelling with inflamed tissue.
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Pain relief – used topically, the high levels of capsaicin give it strong pain reliving properties, particularly for cluster head aches, toothaches and joint pain. It is often used for pain-relieving purposes in the form of a salve or poultice.
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Arthritis – cayenne’s pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial in treating osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and relieving the symptoms of these conditions.
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Cardiovascular – cayenne pepper helps to reducing platelet stickiness, helping to disburse blood clots. It has also been shown to reduce cholesterol levels. Countries that use it liberally show a lower occurrence of heart attacks and strokes.
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Colds and congestion – the heat of the peppers helps clear mucus from airways and relieves cold and flu symptoms.
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Immune Booster – cayenne pepper has a high level of beta-carotene (vitamin A). This is important for the body’s defence against infections.
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Stomach ulcer prevention – contrary to popular belief, cayenne helps to prevent rather than exacerbate stomach ulcers. This pepper stimulates the secretion of mucus in the stomach, thus protecting it and also help to kill any bacteria that you may have ingested.
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Weight loss – as the cayenne pepper heat your body, and this takes up energy, calories are used!!
