Capsaicin
The chemical capsaicin in chili peppers has been found to alleviate chronic coughing. Chronic unexplained cough caused by environmental irritants is distinguished by enhanced cough reflex sensitivity, as proven by inhaled capsaicin.
Topical capsaicin can help with non-allergic rhinitis, intestinal hypersensitivity, and neuropathic pain reduction. In a study, capsaicin powder administered orally was found to lessen cough symptoms and cough sensitivity.
The study comprised 24 patients with chronic coughs caused by irritants but had no known cause and 15 controls. Compared to the baseline ratings, the results demonstrate an improvement in cough symptom scores after four weeks of active treatment.
Capsaicin can be consumed as a pill, but it can also be prepared as a tea using cayenne pepper hot sauce and warm water. A particular variety of chili pepper is cayenne. To avoid consuming more cayenne spicy sauce, add a few drops at a time while tasting the water. Children should not use capsaicin-based medicines.
