date:Jun 25, 2013
Before getting into summary reports based on actual evidence based double-blind placebo tests, here's an explanation of cayenne and some anecdotal empirical evidence that didn't make it to the medical journals.
Cayenne is usually offered as a powder from dried ground chilli peppers. Of course, chilli peppers can be consumed directly for cayenne. But the heat index is best determined with powdered cayenne.
The heat generation index for spices and hot sauces was determined by American pharmacist