Did you know that cayenne hampers pain signals headed fro the brain? 

Cayenne spice is made from dried ground cayenne chilies. Cayenne pepper is one of th emost readily available, easy-to-use sources of capsaicin, a healing substance that gives all peppers their fiery heat. The capsaicin in cayneen has the capacity to soothe a sore throat (even better than lozenges, which can dry tissues, increasing irritation). Cayenne also makes an excellent expectorant: a small taste releases fluids in the mouth, throat, and nasal passages that thin mucous, break up congestion, and flush out irritants, helping to stave off bacterial infections. used topically in ointments, capsaicin provides significant relief from muscle and joint pain. 

How to Use It: 

Cayenne pepper adds zip to foods ranging frm ot cocoa to chili and from peanut brittle to your favorite curry dish. It's potent, so start small and taste as you go, leaning tward mild heat- some foods seasoned with cayenne become spicier over time.