I read the entire thread looking for anyone discussing cayenne pepper. I found a good link some years ago and go to it often. Cayenne pepper is part of my “medicine chest”. I initially used it to treat hemorrhoids(occupational hazard) but since use it to treat upset stomach or sore throats. I just mix a half tsp in about 6oz of warm water and drink it. It works!
Here’s the link, lots of good info.
http://www.cayennepepper.info/
Researching health solutions via natural means is an interest of mine. It got me off the prescription drug merry-go-round.
btw, I purchase organic cayenne pepper in a 1 lb jar from Amazon.
Glad you’re off the merry-go-round. I’m afraid to get on it, so I treat practically everything with other means.