CAYENNE PEPPER READER FEEDBACK

1/2 TABLE SPOON TO FULL GLASS OF WATER GARGLE 5 BIG MOUTH FULLS AND THEN REPEAT EVERY 45 MINS WORKED GREAT YOU CAN ADD SALT,LIME,ORANGE,APPLE CIDER FOR TASTE BUT THE REAL MAGIC IS IN THE CAYENNE AND WATER"

[YEA]  01/09/2009: William from Bound Brook, NJ writes: "Gargling with Cayenne pepper did wonders for my sore throat! I gargled for 30 seconds with a glass of 1/8 tsp. pepper mixed in 8 oz. of warm water. I repeated for another gargle. The following morning I felt great. I wonder if this could cure other viral diseases."

[YEA]  12/27/2008: Kathleen from Stone Mountain, GA writes: "Oh my goodness! I am so happy to report that the cayenne pepper remedy worked! I had a sore throat for like 2 weeks. I tried all kinds of OC remedies. I was in the hospital for an unrelated ailment and they gave me some throat spray. (Yeah right! My throat laughed at that stuff) So I aint gonna lie, I was skeptical about the cayenne pepper and water thing. But I did it for about 6 hours (12 ounces of water and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne) I had to swallow a few drops each time cuz I couldn't reach the soreness with just gargling. It burned like crazy! But it was worth it! The next day I woke up and my throat felt like 90% better! So I did it some more that day and the next thing I know I was feeling NO pain in my throat! Thanks so much for this information!"

[YEA]  12/21/2008: Jen from Orlando, FL writes: "You have GOT to be kidding me. I've had one of the worst sore throats of my life for the past few days. I had been trying to take over the counter cold medicine, but nothing worked at all. Then tonight when I tried to go to sleep, my throat was throbbing so bad that I could feel the pain in both ears - I didn't think I could stand it anymore, so I got out of bed to Google some late night urgent care clinics in my area. Since it was a Sunday night, everything had closed early...the only option left was the Emergency Room, which seemed a little drastic, even though I did consider it since my pain was so bad.

I stumbled across this site when I searched for 'sore throat remedy' - I've never tried any home remedies for anything before. I started reading through the testimonials on this cayenne pepper trick and I decided to give it a try. I figured it wouldn't make me feel any worse, so why not. And my husband was in bed already, so he wouldn't be there to make fun of me throwing random spices around in the kitchen at midnight.

I'm not a huge fan of most teas, and I couldn't stand the thought of just mixing cayenne pepper with water, so I decided to use canned soup, and then add the cayenne pepper as a seasoning. I'm not even done with the soup right now and I feel GREAT! Better than I have in the past few days. Granted, I still have a cold, so I still have the runny nose (even though the spicy flavor helped clean that out a bit too!), a tiny bit of a sore throat and a little bit of a cough...but WOW...this is amazing.

I used:

1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 can of canned soup (I actually had a 'mexican style' soup flavor at the house, which worked well with the seasoning... but it will probably work with anything!)

I also kept a small glass of pulp-free orange juice nearby, since other posters said they needed to use it to cool off the heat at times - I definitely did!

This is amazing - if you have a sore throat...DO THIS! I wish I would have known about this years ago! I realize it may not work for everyone, but I'm glad I'm one of the people it works for."

[YEA]  12/19/2008: Alice from Raleigh, North Carolina USA writes: "Thank you so very much for this site. I am plagued by sinus issues and each time the seasons change, I get sick. It always starts off with a sore throat due to the post nasal drip in the back of my throat. But this time after years and years of dealing with this and taking medications upon medications, I decided to try a remedy for sore throat. Saw this website and tried the pepper. It works!! Yes, there is some discomfort from the pepper. Put vaseline on your lips before you start. Just stick with it and take it consistently for about 24 to 48 hours. Repeating every 4 hours or so. Also it is better if you start taking the mixture at the FIRST sign of a sore throat. I also rinse with Neil Med Nasal Sinus Rinse after gargling with cayenne pepper solution. It works people, it simply works!! What have you got to lose...a sore throat?"

[YEA]  12/17/2008: Ivanna from Springfield Gardens, USA writes: "I was realy freaking out because a week before I was to sing at my talent show I got a sore throat. The show is tomorrow and my throat has gotten so bad that it is hard to talk let alone sing. I tried the first thing I saw and I instanly felt better. My dad even said he could here my voice from outside (in a good way). I hope this keeps us because I have some high notes to sing."

12/14/2008: Marty from Chicago, IL writes: "Alright, I'm sick of feeling terrible these past few nights with a very sore throat, and am trying the cayenne gargle. I love spicy food, so there's that; but after a few gargles with the recommended amounts, I can't say I feel a difference yet - definitely not an instant one, anyway. I'll keep at it, as it's definitely cheaper than antibiotics (I got strep regularly as a kid, years and years and years ago). Wish me luck!

marty

fyi... 1/8 tsp cayenne into 2/3 cup of hot water is my first attempt on this... "

[YEA]  12/13/2008: Marx from SG, Singapore writes: "Saying HI from Singapore! YES! Gargled for few times using MAX limit i can withstand the spiciness b4 bed. Cayenne Pepper really cured MOST of my throat the nex following day!"

[YEA]  12/12/2008: Robert from New York, NY writes: "The worst sore throat I can remember in my life. White spots on the tonsils, the ears starting to have pressure. A mess in other words. I couldn't sleep, so ended up hunting for remedies and found this site at 2:30AM in the morning. A quick trip to the kitchen, find the Cayenne powder and after 10 minutes of gargling, 5 minutes apart, blessed relief. I was asleep 45 minutes later. Thanks very much."

[YEA]  12/06/2008: Mike from langley, B.C. CANADA writes: "Cayenne for Sore throat. Gargled with it and put some in my Clamato juice and drank it. Sore throat was almost completly go in a few minutes. Awesome. Thanks."

12/05/2008: Erin from Dallas, TX writes: "There is no way that cayenne pepper is good for a sore throat. The pepper just destroys your nerve endings, leaving you with a numb sensation. If you are looking for numbness, use sore throat spray. That's gentler on the sores and doesn't trick you into thinking that you are cured. I would suggest going to the doctor to see if you need antibiotics and drinkiing lots of warm tea with honey. Also, taking certain vitamins like B12 can help your body build up a strong immune system to fight sore throats and other sicknesses. Sometimes there is no magic instant cure, only medicine, good habits, and time."

[YEA]  12/01/2008: Jeff from Pittsburgh, PA writes: "I was on day 4 of the worst sore throat that I had ever experienced. I am sure it was strep throat but never went to a doctor. After researching this site I finally developed a remedy: 1 cup hot water, 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar, 3 tablespoons Honey and enough Cayenne Pepper to cover the entire top layer of water (5-6 sprinkles). Then I gargled then swallowed about 4 full mouth full every 30 minutes to an hour over a 6 hour period. I went from severe pain (9 of 10) to slight pain (2 of 10) within 4 hours. I also sprinkled the Cayenne Pepper on dinner, The next morning the sore throat was completely gone. Side note: On day 3 of my sore throat I tried gargling and swallowing ACV and hot water for a 7 hour period, this only gave me temporary relief but the sore throat was back in full swing the next day."

[YEA]  11/29/2008: Celena from Albuquerque, NM writes: "I found mixing cayenne pepper with Odwalla Superfood works well to ease the pain of a sore throat. i used 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 6-8 ounces of superfood The superfood helps with the burn and also has iodine and immune boosting vitamins."

[NAY]  11/21/2008: Robert from Tequesta, Fl, USA writes: "Cayenne for sore throat. Nay: Coupled with the fact that it's a form of torture, it didn't seem to help at all. The salt water with ACV is at least bearable tho I don't know if it works yet. "

[YEA]  11/20/2008: Kaylee from Hyde Park, Utah writes: "I tried the Cayenne remedy for my sore throat. I read about one person who tried mixing the Cayenne with bullion and it got me thinking. I don't really enjoy downing hot drinks, but being in college, I have a lot of Ramen Noodles around. I made some of the noodles and then put 1/4 tsp of the pepper (I accidentally put a little too much in, so be careful!) in the normal amount of broth. I felt immediate results while just eating lunch. Drinking the broth afterwards is suggested, but I found it a bit difficult to do. I also tried just a little bit of the pepper straight on my tongue. Not a lot, but just enough to taste. It wasn't uncomfortably hot, but it gave just enough heat that when I breathed it would go to my throat and soothe it."

[YEA]  11/11/2008: Stef from Jacksonville, FL writes: "I have had the worst sore throat this past week I can't eat I can hardly drink and unfortunately don't have insurance right now. I Googled sore throat cures and found this sight. I tried one of the first remedies I found which was 3 shakes of Cayenne Pepper to one cup of hot water and INSTANTLY I started feeling better. It's almost completely normal again! I hope it lasts!"

[YEA]  11/07/2008: Kim from Maplewood, MN writes: "WOW! I was having trouble sleeping because my throat and tonsils hurt so bad. I've never experienced such sharp burning and sore pain like that before. I hate spicy foods, but a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper in some hot water and just one sip helped immediately! ...3 shakes of pepper to one cup water."

[YEA]  11/04/2008: Rodney from Kaysville, UT - USA writes: "Many thanks to both the Yea and Nays. My daughter brought home "that 1st ugly cold" of the year and I've been off work for 2 days with this horrid sore throat and a cough that won't stop. I am trying the cayenne pepper with a small can of V8 vegetable juice. Wow! I'm glad I had a V8...with cayenne pepper. My ears have quit hurting...they're burning a little, but I think it is from the infection that was trying to harbor in there. My sinuses have opened and my throat is not sore anymore, just a pleasant kick. I used a small can + 3/4 tsp (pretty strong) of cayenne. For those that don't tolerate hot/spicy foods, start out with 1/4 tsp. Good Luck!"

[YEA]  11/02/2008: Stel from Sydney, Australia writes: "I have had a sore throat for 2 weeks now. I was prescribed antibiotics but they had no effect after finishing the course, so I was then re-diagnosed with a viral infection.

I've been trying to ride it out since. I've been taking lozenges with anaesthetic agents in them to ease the soreness, as well as an iodine gargle, which is supposed to kill viruses and bacteria. Both have only had temporary effects. So as a last resort, I bought some Cayenne pepper, after reading the many comments on this website.

My concoction is based on the good old honey lemon water recipe.

- 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 lemon, squeezed
- 2 tsps honey
- 1 tsp raw sugar
- Water, boiled

I'm drinking my first cup right now, and I can definitely say that there has been an immediate improvement. I am actually not a fan of chilli and spices, but this drink goes down quite nicely. It doesn't taste that much different from the standard honey lemon drink, except it has a nice kick to it. I am noting that the further down the cup I go, the spicier it gets, as the Cayenne pepper tends to settle down to the bottom. Cayenne pepper seems to only produce a kick in my throat; I don't feel it in my mouth at all. And it feels nice! The razor-in-throat feeling has now been replaced by a spicy tingle.

As it is only my first day of drinking Cayenne pepper, time will tell whether the sore throat will go away once and for all. I will definitely continue drinking this in the next hours/days, as the short-term effects at least are noticeably positive."

[YEA]  11/02/2008: Elizabeth from Hollywood, CA writes: "Cayenne Pepper for sore throat!

Yesterday I woke up with a wicked sore throat, every time I swallowed it was like swallowing razor blades, and the infection had spread to my ears, because my ears were burning as well.

Today I read about using the cayenne pepper and decided to give it a try.

At 12:00 noon, I drank 1 cup of chicken broth with 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. I didn't notice a change in my throat right away, but the burning and pressure in my eardrums went away immediately.

At 1:30 I drank a cup of tea with:

1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey.

THIS REALLY WORKS! Immediately after finishing the tea, I felt 50% better. I will drink some more in about 2 hours.

Good luck and feel better!"

[YEA]  10/28/2008: Terri from Brisbane, Australia writes: "Thanks to Karen from Pennsylvania (10/15/2008) I think I've discovered the ultimate Aussie version of this amazing cure! This poster mentioned mixing the cayenne with bullion. I adapted the suggestion by mixing a scant 1/4 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper (extra hot) with one teaspoon of Vegemite in near boiling water. Yes, my lips and mouth burned, but it was far more palatable than straight water & cayenne. I'm still sipping it as I write this and 90 minutes after taking my first dose, the swollen throat that kept me awake last night and in pain all day is 70% better.

Like others, I intend to persist. The side benefit of this mix is that Vegemite (a yeast extract similar to Marmite/Promite) is a rich source of vitamin B. A teaspoon of Vegemite mixed with hot water is a popular old cold & flu remedy. Thanks to all for their feedback and variations.

PS: Remember to stir before every sip. If you have trouble tolerating the burning sensation on your lips and don't have Vaseline at hand, try sipping it through a straw."

[YEA]  10/28/2008: Teresa from Hopewell, NJ writes: "Hi! I recently tried the Cayenne pepper remedy for a sore throat and found it really did relieve the pain. First I tried it mixed with just water, about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon in a small galss of water. I gargled and also sipped the solution and found it did numb the pain. The next morning I felt much better and took another "dose" this time mixed with vegetable juice, and now the soreness is just about gone! Thanks!"

[NAY]  10/26/2008: Ella from Beaverton, Oregon United States writes: "I tried the cayenne pepper remedy, and gargled and drank it straight with water, like some other people did...It did not work at all. I gargled 5 times and drank it, it hurt so bad, but I thought it would work. It didn't. Pain and agony was all it caused me.

My advice: Do not try this with just water.

These were the measurements that I used:
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp cayenne

Thanks so much."

[YEA]  10/22/2008: TM from Medford, NY writes: "I woke up this morning with a killer sore throat. Tried a salt water gargle, chloraseptic (which worked temporarily). So when I googled sore throat remedies I found your site. seeing all the positive results for cayenne pepper I gave it a try. I mixed up a tea spoonful in a V8 and sipped at it. I have to say it really worked. I am now able to talk with no throat pain. thank you very much and keep up the good work."