Constituents & Uses of Cayenne Pepper
Constituents
It contains vitamin A, beta-carotene, and capsaicin.
Culinary Uses
- Cayenne is a popular condiment used as spice or garnishing purpose.
It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and as crushed flakes
- It is also used to as pickle and a key ingredient to various sauces.
- Its crushed flakes are sprinkled to number of seafood cuisines,
soups, pizzas and also added to baked food.
Medicinal Uses
- Cayenne's intake helps to relieve cramps, stomach ache and acidity.
- Ayurved and Chinese medicine recommends cayenne for proper digestion
as it stimulates the flow of stomach secretion and saliva.
- It helps the nerves to distract from joint pain, which are otherwise
contracted due to arthritis.
- Cayenne makes a good herbal tea which helps to cure cold and flu.
- Smelling cayenne helps to cure headaches and also helps in reducing
the symptoms of asthma.
- When added to food it helps in weight loss due to proper digestion.