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Cayenne, or Chilli, is a small, 'hot' pepper commonly used as a spice. Paprika is a milder variety of Chilli. It has several botanical names, Capsicum annum, Capsicum frutescens and Capsicum minimum, and is part of the Nightshade family. The part of the Chilli that is commonly used is the fruit and sometimes the seeds.
Health Benefits:
- may improve blood circulation
- may help prevent abnormal blood clotting
- may lower systemic blood pressure in Hypertension patients
- may alleviate the symptoms of Chilblains
- may help alleviate Heartburn
- may help prevent Peptic Ulcers
- may induce perspiration
- may stimulate some regrowth of hair (if rubbed into the scalp) in persons afflicted with Male Pattern Baldness
- may facilitate the death of Pancreatic Cancer cells
- may help prevent and treat Prostate and Stomach Cancer
- may increase the body's Basal Metabolic Rate
- may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may reduce fatigue
- may increase body temperature in persons with Low Body Temperature
- may facilitate weight reduction in persons afflicted with Obesity
- may improve stamina
- may stimulate the Thyroid
- may counteract inflammation associated with Arthritis
- may facilitate the elimination of excessive Mucous from the body
- may be beneficial for the relief of Pain
- may (paradoxically) alleviate Burning Mouth Syndrome
- may alleviate Asthma
- may help prevent the onset of Bronchitis
- may act as a decongestant for the Common Cold
- may alleviate the symptoms of Emphysema
- may clear excessive Mucous from the Lungs
- may alleviate Sinusitis
Cayenne is available as a health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Cayenne is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Fat Away, BurnXpress and Metabolift.
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