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Cayenne is very closely related to bell peppers, jalape os, paprika, and other similar peppers.
The fruit is used. It was considered helpful for various conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomachaches, cramping pains, and gas. Cayenne was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system. Rubbed on the skin, cayenne is a traditional, as well as modern, remedy for rheumatic pains and arthritis due to what is termed a counterirritant effect. This chemical relieves pain and itching by acting on sensory nerves.