The Cayenna pepper it is much more than a simple one spicy spice with which to flavor dishes and dishes: it is a real Natural ally for healthas long as it is used in moderation. It is obtained from specific varieties of the plant Capsicum Annuum And it takes its name from the city of Cayenne in the French Guyana, although it has now spread all over the world and is commonly used also in Italy.
Full of capsaicinthe compound known for its anti -inflammatory and pain -relieving properties, Cayenna pepper has been used for centuries in traditional medicine of different cultures, from Greece to China. Highly appreciated for its moderate spiciness, between 30,000 and 50,000 boville units, and often used in the form of dust, flakes or spicy sauces, Cayenna pepper can bring many benefits to our bodyas also supported by different scientific evidence. Let’s see together which ones.