> Supplement Index > Cayenne Pepper / Capsicum / Hot Pepper / Red Pepper / Spanish Pepper > Cayenne Pepper General Information Cayenne Pepper Uses & Scientific Evidence For Cayenne Pepper Dosage Information Cayenne Pepper Safety & Interaction Information Buy Cayenne Pepper Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cayenne Pepper General Information Cayenne Pepper, which is actually a berrie, is also known as Capsicum, and Hot or Red Pepper. It is used as a spice and a dietary supplement. Cayenne Pepper contains beta-carotene, beta-ionone, citric acid, hesperidin, imonen, lutein, and quercetin just to name a few. It also contains capsaicin which reduces pain and inflammation. When combined with other herbs, Cayenne Pepper helps increase their effectiveness by helping them enter the blood stream faster. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cayenne Pepper Uses & Scientific Evidence For Cayenne Pepper has been known for its ability to aid in digestion, improve circulation, and reduce or stop bleeding from stomach ulcers. Taken internally it stimulates circulation and induces sweating to breed a fever. Some herbalists use it to treat colds and infectious diarrhea, arthritis and rheumatism. It is also used with lobelia to soothe nerves. It is beneficial for the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen, and stomach. When applied topically in a lotion or salve it is good for muscle aches and pains. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cayenne Pepper Dosage Information Cayenne Pepper comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions before use. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Cayenne Pepper Safety & Interaction Information Cayenne Pepper is generally regarded as safe; however, it is hot. Avoid contact with eyes. If you do get it in your eye, rinse with cold water for relief. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Cayenne Pepper Supplements and Products Below