Today it's all about Spice. Hot Spice. Cayenne Spice. Such a bold, hot and classic Spice that's great. Cayenne pepper is also claimed to be an aphrodisiac because it contains capsaicin. It has also been shown to aid in the oxidation of adipose tissue, regulate high blood pressure, promote healthy liver function and tissue production, help regulate the digestive system, and promote healthy mucus production in the membranes that line internal organs
The cayenne pepper, also known as the Guinea spice, cow-horn pepper, red hot chili pepper, aleva,
bird pepper, or, especially in its powdered form, red pepper, is a cultivar of
Capsicum annuum, which is related to bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika, and
others. The Capsicum genus is in the nightshade family (Solanaceae).It is a
hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes and named for the city of Cayenne, the
capital of French Guiana. The fruits are generally dried and ground, or pulped
and baked into cakes, which are then ground and sifted to make the powdered
spice of the same name. Cayenne is used in cooking spicy dishes, as a powder or
in its whole form (such as in Korean, Sichuan, and other Asian cuisine), or in
a thin, vinegar-based sauce.
