5. Joint Pain
Chili peppers can be used to relieve joint pain in addition to being a natural source of pain relief for headaches and migraines. In essence, the chilli pepper can be applied to the skin to reduce the presence of chemical P. Chemical P is the substance in charge of sending pain signals to the brain.
Also, capsaicin binds with pain receptors and induces a burning sensation that may desensitize your pain receptors over time. In this way, capsaicin acts as a pain reliever. Typically, it can be used to treat shingles, joint pain, and HIV neuropathy.
