Is capsaicin effective for mouth sore pain?
Yes! However, it has not been approved as a treatment by the FDA. The capsaicin desensitizes the taste neurons. One way to make effective use of capsaicin is to use it in products cooked with sugar. The sugar eliminates the burning sensation normally experienced with eating hot pepper products. The consumption of cayenne, and other peppers, is considered safe in moderate amounts, however, it can cause stomach upset or diarrhea in some cases. Caution: Capsaicin, is believed to have blood-thinning properties (natural blood thinner), a minor nuisance for some of us, but for some who have blood problems or already on blood thinners for other reasons, may need to check with their doctors before consuming capsaicin. Here is a recipe for taffy that is intended for treating mouth sores: Hot Pepper Taffy Pull (adapted from the Joy of Cooking Cookbook) – 1-cup sugar – 3/4-cup light corn syrup – 2/3-cup water – 1 TBS cornstarch – 2 TBS butter or margarine – 1 tsp. salt – 2 tsp. vanilla – 1/2 tsp.
