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.
