Capsaicin natural compound extract derived from chilli peppers (Capsicum family)
Capsaicin is the stuff in chilli peppers that makes your mouth feel hot. It is found in the flesh and white pith of the chilli and not the seeds.
with analgesic properties – reducing pain and tenderness in affected joints
Has been found to help reduce cholesterol, keep blood vessels wide open so blood can flow. It may also help blood clots as it helps to stop platelets clumping together
Capsaicin trials for osteoarthritis
Capsaicin trials for fibromyalgia
Ginger, chili peppers could work together to lower cancer risk
Anti-obesity drug derived from chili peppers shows promise in animal trials
Chili pepper compound can stop breast cancer, study finds
Research:
Treatment of pain due to fibromyalgia with topical capsaicin: A pilot study
Topical capsaicin for chronic neck pain. A pilot study.
Topical capsaicin (low concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults.
Anticancer Properties of Capsaicin Against Human Cancer.
Capsaicin: From Plants to a Cancer-Suppressing Agent.