Evidence supporting the use of: Cayenne
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum), primarily known for its pungent capsaicin content, has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including hemorrhoids. In traditional practices such as herbal medicine, cayenne is thought to improve circulation and reduce pain, and has been included in topical preparations (ointments and creams) intended to relieve discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. The rationale is that capsaicin may help desensitize local pain receptors, and the increased blood flow might promote healing. However, scientific evidence directly supporting cayenne's efficacy for hemorrhoids is minimal. Most research on capsaicin focuses on its analgesic effects for neuropathic pain and its use in topical formulations for arthritis or muscle pain, not specifically for hemorrhoids. Furthermore, topical application of cayenne can cause significant irritation or burning sensations, especially on sensitive tissues such as the anal area, raising concerns about its safety for this use. Thus, while cayenne’s use for hemorrhoids is rooted in traditional herbal practice, it lacks robust clinical validation, and caution is advised due to the potential for adverse reactions.
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apricot
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
blackberry
butcher's broom
chamomile
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dandelion
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
cellulose
horse chestnut
lemon
licorice root
nettle
oregon grape
parsley
phellodendron amurense
plum fruit
prune
psyllium
rutin
slippery elm bark
triphala
vitamin C
seaweed
zinc
tangerine
capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
peony
lingusticum wallichii
morus
myrrh
morinda
birch
aster root
shepherd's purse
paw paw
geranium
sea salt
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Antler
Anthraquinone
Ardisia
Angelica
acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aescin
anthocyanidins
Agrimonia pilosa
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Baliospermum
Blepharis
Brassica
Bayleaf
Bran
Barleria
Bael
Banyan
Bioflavonoids
Black Nightshade
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Chinese Silkvine
Cucurbita
coconut oil
Cactus
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Chard
Cabbage
Chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Colocynth
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
Elephant's Head
Escin
Embelia
Fiber
Ficus simplicissima
Little ironweed
Oak
Potato
Rhubarb
Squash
Sumac
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Cayenne
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Angina
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Circulation (poor)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Digestion (poor)
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids