Cayenne also promotes perspiration, which may assist in reducing fever and flushing toxins from the body during illness.
Cayenne has earned a strong reputation for its benefits to the cardiovascular system.
Famed herbalist Dr. John Christopher even claimed that he successfully used a cayenne-based drink during heart attack emergencies — a powerful testament to its traditional use, though not a replacement for medical intervention.

Modern research is beginning to explore capsaicin, the active compound in cayenne, for its potential in can.cer therapy.
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