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Research hasn’t looked at the effects of cayenne pepper water on human health, but there is some research to support the use of capsaicin, the active compound in cayenne.
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Korin Miller, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Blood meal, dog fur, garlic oil, human hair, cayenne powder, predator urine, and putrescent egg solids are all commonly used as rabbit deterrents.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024
Add the cumin, paprika and cayenne and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
And of course, don’t forget about toasting the pumpkin seeds (a little salt, pepper and cayenne is delicious).
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
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Korin Miller, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Blood meal, dog fur, garlic oil, human hair, cayenne powder, predator urine, and putrescent egg solids are all commonly used as rabbit deterrents.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024
Add the cumin, paprika and cayenne and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
And of course, don’t forget about toasting the pumpkin seeds (a little salt, pepper and cayenne is delicious).
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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cayenne
noun
cay·enne
ˌkī-ˌen- 
ˌkā-
: the ground dried fruits and seeds of hot peppers used to add flavor to food
called also cayenne pepper
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