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.
Cayenne also stimulates the immune system and relieves congestion from colds.
Notice a common link. They all can benefit from improved circulation and endorphin production, two of the primary things that capsicum promotes. Cardamom is another rather exotic spice from the Far East. It is powdered from the seeds of the plant and used in medicines and spices. Cardamom is high in a chemical known as cineole.