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Possible Cayenne Side Effects, Adverse Reactions and Contraindications

Are you wondering what could be some possible cayenne side effects?

Cayenne pepper is an excellent spice to liven up our foods and the consumption of cayenne comes with some good health benefits. It isn’t without some potential side effects, however.

Even though cayenne improves our circulation and metabolism and can act as an effective pain relief agent, some people may find cayenne affecting their body in a negative way. If you are taking any prescription medication, it might also have negative side effects. Listen to your body if you are using cayenne supplements or just using large quantities of the herb.

Cayenne side effects when applied directly on to skin

Cayenne is a very powerful pain relief agent when applied directly on to the skin. But because it is a form of capsicum, it can also cause irritation, burning and itching on the skin. It is advised not to use it if you have any skin damage. If it gets to your eyes, it will also cause a burning sensation. In case of it happening, rinse with water for 10 minutes or until the burning stops.

If cayenne is used on the skin and it causes a bad burning sensation, using dairy products like natural yoghurt will help alleviate the burn. Do keep in mind that it will cause a light burning sensation initially in all cases, but if this doesn’t seem to go away after initial application, take the precautionary measures.

The University of Maryland Medical Center also suggests testing cayenne on a small area of your skin to see if you are allergic. According to the research done by the University of Maryland, people who are allergic to latex and certain foods, such as avocados, bananas and chestnuts, may also be allergic to cayenne.

Burning sensation in mouth and other gastrointestinal irritations

As well as burning your skin and eyes when in contact, another possible cayenne side effect is it causes a burning sensation in your mouth when consumed. Glenn Reschke from cayennepepper.info recommends that people using cayenne get used to it by consuming smaller amounts with smaller heat content at first.

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