<p>Cayenne pepper together with bell peppers and jalapenos are types of Capsicum annuum. Cayenne pepper is moderately hot chili pepper used in many culinary dishes. ; Cayenne peppers are usually red and skinny, long with a curved tip.</p>
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<p>When used as a spice, cayenne pepper is usually dried and grounded to powder, together with the seeds, and provides a specific flavor and color to many dishes. Fresh chili pepper can be used as a spice as well.</p>
<p>The main active compound in these chili peppers is capsaicin. <strong><em>Capsaicin</em> </strong>is irritant for mammals, producing a burning sensation with any tissue it comes in contact with.</p>
<p><em><strong>Capsaicin</strong></em>, although irritant, provides a number of healing properties, as it has an analgesic effect.</p>
<p>it is the main compound in topical ointments, dermal patches, and nasal sprays to relieve pain.</p>
<p>Painful and inflamed joints associated with arthritis can also be treated with capsaicin cream.</p>
<p>It will provide a relief from a backache, sprains, and strains.</p>
<p>Eating a whole pepper with a meal can provide instant relief from a sore throat because it will reduce the inflammation due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.</p>
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<h2><strong>Cayenne Pepper Nutrition</strong></h2>
<p><strong><em>One tablespoon of dried cayenne pepper contains:</em></strong></p>
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<li>17 calories</li>
<li>0.64 g protein</li>
<li>0.92 g fat</li>
<li>1.4 g fiber</li>
<li> ;0.6 g sugar.</li>
<li>8 mg calcium</li>
<li>0.41 mg iron</li>
<li>8 mg magnesium</li>
<li>16 mg phosphorus</li>
<li>107 mg potassium</li>
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<p>It is also a great source of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin C, B6, and folate. The bright red color is due to the presence of flavonoids and carotenoids.</p>
<h2><strong>Cayenne Pepper Health Benefits</strong></h2>
<h2><strong>Relieves Pain</strong></h2>
<p>The main active ingredient of chili peppers, capsaicin, is a strong analgesic agent, providing relief from various painful conditions, such as inflamed joints due to arthritis, headaches, even migraines.</p>
<p>Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, capsaicin is effective in reducing the inflammation in the throat infections, as well as providing a pain relief.</p>
<h2><strong>Relieves Congestion</strong></h2>
<p>Capsaicin among other things has a positive effect on air circulation in the sinuses. It will thin the mucus and stimulate the sinuses. During congestion, eating foods with cayenne pepper can significantly ease your condition.
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<h2><strong>Improves the Immune System</strong></h2>
<p>The minerals and vitamins found in the chili peppers are providing a great number of healthy nutrients to our system. Many of the vitamins act like antioxidants which are known to improve and strengthen the immune system function.
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