Cayenne Herb is also known as Cayenne Pepper is various regions of the world. The herb has been used as a therapeutic compound for many centuries. Cayenne Pepper has many uses and has been beneficial for a variety of diseases and ailments. People have used this herb to treat nausea, sore throat, tremors, scarlet fever, common cold, cough, tonsillitis, paralysis, fever and various other ailments.

Another common name of Cayenne Herb or Cayenne Pepper is ‘Mirchi’. The herb is also known for inducing weight loss, increasing and strengthening immunity and promoting good blood circulation throughout the body, treat minor heart diseases, reduce inflammation, cure headaches, treat throat congestion and increase digestion by keeping the stomach healthy.

What is Cayenne Pepper or Cayenne Herb ?

Cayenne Pepper is a herb which belongs to the family ‘Capsicum’ in the plant kingdom. Every Indian household had this herb which is commonly referred to as ‘Mirchi’. It has been used to add the spicy flavour of food in the forms of green and red chilli. Even though this herb is one of the spiciest things in the world, it has a lot of benefits too. The herb contains various vitamins including Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. The herb is also known to have Potassium, Calcium, Dietary Fibre, and Magnesium. Cayenne Pepper is also known as ‘Capsicum Fruit’ and ‘African Pepper’ in different parts of the world. The herb contains a compound known as Capsaicin which is responsible for most of the beneficial properties of the herb.

How to consume Cayenne Pepper?

• Cayenne Pepper is easy to incorporate into the daily diet of your child. The easiest way is to consume Cayenne Pepper Tea. Add a little bit of ginger, honey, and lemon for taste and take the tea once a day.
• Cayenne Pepper can also be consumed by sprinkling its flakes in the food that you eat.
• Adding a little bit of Cayenne Pepper to all the food that is cooked can be beneficial for your child’s health and add some taste to your food.
• Cayenne Pepper sauce can also be made at home and be consumed along with some snacks.

Cayenne Pepper: 11 Health Benefits for Children

Here is a list of 11 amazing health benefits of Cayenne Herb for Children –

Boosts Metabolism

Metabolism is a very important part of our digestive process. Proper metabolism is required to digest all the food and provide sufficient energy to our body. Cayenne herb helps by burning more calories and fat which in turn results in more heat and energy being produced.

Reduce Pain

Cayenne Herb can be applied to areas where there is any sort of chronic or temporary pain. It can also be orally consumed while recovering from any surgeries, as it can soothe the pain quickly. The analgesic properties of this herb are extremely valuable.

Clears Congestion and Treats Common Cold

Children are extremely prone to catch a cold and suffer from flu, cough, blocked nose, ear pain etc. Cayenne Pepper, which is extremely spicy, can help treat these problems. Congestion due to various types of allergies can also be cleared by using this herb.

Detoxification

Cayenne herb is known for stimulating the circulation of blood. With a better blood circulation and blood flow, the body detoxifies itself. Detoxification is an extremely important part of our day-to-day lives. With the amount of junk food that is eaten these days, the Cayenne herb helps in cleaning and removing all the toxic compounds in our body.

Treats a Sore Throat

Every child suffers from a sore throat and other throat problems such as tonsillitis every few months. Whenever the season changes, young children often catch these cold and suffer from a sore throat. The herb helps in cleaning the mucus and leaving a soothing sensation behind. Cayenne herb can be consumed along with water to gargle and clean the congestion in the throat.

Antimicrobial Properties

Cayenne herb has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties which can prevent injuries from developing any kind of infection.

Heal Teeth Problems

Cayenne herb is famous for having amazing anti-bacterial properties. Therefore, the herb also helps in healing teeth problems. A paste should be made from the Cayenne peppers and applied directly to the infected tooth. The herb helps in alleviating the pain and treating the damaged tooth.

Improves Immunity

Children between the ages of 3-10 are still in the process of developing their immune system. Cayenne Herb help in boosting their immune system by helping in the production of White Blood Cells (WBC). White Blood Cells are responsible for protecting our body against foreign micro-organisms. The increased production of WBCs decreases the chances of diseases. The herb also contains Vitamin A, which is also known to improve body immunity.

Boosts Digestion

Cayenne Herb has the properties to boost digestion and treat an upset stomach. Children often suffer from common stomach problems which can easily be treated by this herb. Cayenne Pepper is also useful in treating other stomach problems such as indigestion, gas, acidity etc. The herb helps by stimulating the digestive tract and increasing the flow of enzymes and gastric juices.

Treats Respiratory Problems

As the levels of pollution increase day-by-day, the chances of having respiratory diseases also increases. Orally consuming Cayenne Herb and rubbing the paste of the herb can be useful in treating many respiratory problems.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Inflammation due to chronic conditions as well as allergies can be cured by Cayenne Herb. The herb works in a similar way as an Analgesic substance. Only oral consumption is recommended in this case. Direct application to the affected area can have adverse effects.

Some side effects of Cayenne Pepper 

• Irritation – Excess consumption of Cayenne Pepper can lead to skin irritation. Some people are also allergic to Cayenne Pepper and should, therefore, check before consuming the herb.
• Children who are below 2 years of age should not be given Cayenne Pepper in any form. They have sensitive stomachs and can react strongly to a spicy herb.
• Kidney and Liver Damage – Excess consumption of this herb can also lead to kidney and liver damage. Therefore, the use of ‘Cayenne’ should be properly regulated.