When applied externally as a lotion or
compress it helps relieve the pain of neuralgia.
Applied externally it helps relieve muscle
spasms, sore muscles, rheumatic pain, sprains and bruising.
Promotes sweating
Side Effects
On rare occasions a hypersensitivity reaction was reported
when Cayenne was applied to the skin.
Excessive consumption of Cayenne can cause
gastroenteritis and liver damage.
Do not leave a compress
containing Cayenne on the skin for extended periods of time as blistering may occur.
Safety Issues
Do not use in therapeutic doses when pregnant or nursing.
Do not apply to broken or
injured skin.
Avoid touching eyes or mucus
membranes when handling fresh Cayenne.
History of Cayenne
The first red hot Cayenne Chili arrived in the
West from India in the middle of the 16th Century. It was known as Ginnie Pepper and was
used to treat a scrofula, a common lymphatic throat and skin infection.
In the 19th Century Cayenne was used for its
warming properties to treat such conditions as chills and rheumatism.
