Cayenne is used in a vast variety of different purposes due to its beneficial properties. It is regarded as a heart and kidney tonic and for its cleansing and detoxifying abilities. It plays a role in strengthening the spleen, pancreas, stomach (also preventing ulcers), and may help to prevent heart disease (promoting cardiovascular health.
It may sooth irritations caused by illness, diet, and various environmental toxins. Cayenne is believed to stimulate the immune system in the fight against cold or flu symptoms. Allergy symptoms such as congestion, may be broken up by cayenne.
Cayenne acts as an aide in soothing headaches, nausea, herpes, shingles, rheumatism, arthritis, bunions, and psoriasis.