Cayenne peppers

Cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper. They belong to the nightshade family of flowering plants and are closely related to bell peppers and jalapeños.

Many people consider cayenne peppers to be the king of medicinal herbs. In fact, these peppers have been used for thousands of years to help treat many health problems.

Not only do they have medicinal properties, but cayenne peppers are also great for cooking and contain several beneficial nutrients.