Does Cayenne pepper really help to cure colds?

For years cayenne pepper has been used as a stimulate and it also has the properties to increase your resistance at the beginning of a cold. If you are asking because you want a way to ward off colds I have heard of an excellent way! Are you ready? Hydrogen Peroxide! That’s right the stuff you pour on cuts and it fizzes. Here is what you are to do with it. You can gargle with hydrogen peroxide, don’t swallow it. In addition to gargling with it take two q-tips dip one end into the hydrogen peroxide and then clean your ear out with it, use the other end dip it and do the other ear. Use the other q-tip and do the same with your nostrils. Cold viruses often enter or linger in the ear and viruse cannot survive in an oxyginated environment. I would encourage you to give this a try.

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There is some anecdotal evidence that the capsaicin in hot peppers can help boost the immune system — the idea is that the body’s chemical response to the hot pepper oil basically convinces the immune system that the body is under attack, and those little T-cells and anitbodies go into overdrive to combat it. I don’t know of any studies that actually indicate this is true, but it really couldn’t hurt. I eat hot-and-sour soup when I’m sick, and it makes me feel better pretty quickly (mostly, I think, because I really like hot-and-sour soup) — gets me sweating and my sinuses cleared up in short order.I wouldn’t be surprised if it did work this way, however; there is already evidence that capsaicin extract can help in joint pain (there are a couple of ointments with capsaicin in it that are for arthritis and joint inflammation) So will it work against the common cold? One way to find out.

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the best way to cure a cold is not to get 1 idiot????vitamin c

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I have found that cayenne, combined with elder, yarrow and mint is very effective in “pushing” the cold through faster. It also helps open the sinuses, and soothes irritated tissue in the throat.

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Many herbalists believe that Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb in the herb kingdom, not only for the entire digestive system, but also for the heart and circulatory system. It acts as a catalyst and increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used with them. Cayenne has the ability to clear the blood of matter and gasses that cause digestive problems and to help people who suffer from cold hands or feet. It alleviates inflammation and can break up the deposits that contribute to the pain of arthritis. It clears sinus congestion, conjunctivitis, and spongy, bleeding gums. Because it also has astringent qualities, it can stop bleeding and prevent swelling. A source of Vitamin C, it rejuvenates the entire body when energy is depleted and is such a powerful stimulant that just a few sips of cayenne water or a few grains of cayenne on the lips may help prevent shock or depression in times of physical or emotional trauma. And it is believed to be a good tonic for strengthening the heart. cayenne, I consider it to be an important ingredient for anybody interested in taking educated and careful responsibility for his or her own well-being in situations that are not serious enough to require a doctor’s care or in circumstances in which medical attention is not immediately available. ”