But anyone who has ever had a toothache while away from their dentist knows that clove oil is one of the most powerful anesthetics available for dental pain. Just a drop on a cavity can bring relief as instantly as novocaine. And it's a proven antiseptic too. Some people find lightly chewing on a whole clove a wonderful breath-freshener as well. Cayenne, known also as capsicum or plain red pepper, is a powerhouse of healing properties.
Cayenne defines the word spicy.
And that is the characteristic of cayenne. Yet it could be as much a wonder drug as aspirin was once considered. Cayenne is useful in alleviating debilitating arthritis pain. Go to the source, the pepper itself. Some recommend cayenne as powdered in capsules, others suggest ointments.