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Sorin (Chicago, IL) on 01/12/2009: 
Kelsey (Nevada City, CA) on 01/10/2009: 
So far, I've taken 1/4 a teaspoon of cayenne pepper over 2 glasses of orange juice, in one hour, and I do feel better. It should be noted that I'm not cured, probably because I waited so long to start doing something about it, but I do honestly believe that within a few more days of regularly drinking cayenne and OJ, that I'll be just fine right in time for the musical.
While I was drinking it, there was a slight spiciness, maybe even a bit of a burning sensation, but definitely nothing no one can't handle. I have a very low tolerance for pain and spicy foods.
If you have a sore throat, PLEASE do try cayenne pepper, I feel so much better after just doing it once and briefly, it's amazing!
Dallas (Kansas City, Missouri) on 01/10/2009:
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
William (Bound Brook, NJ) on 01/09/2009:
Jennifer (Virginia Beach, VA) on 01/08/2009:
Brad (London, Ontario, Canada) on 01/06/2009:
Kathleen (Stone Mountain, GA) on 12/27/2008:
Jen (Orlando, FL) on 12/21/2008:
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.
Alice (Raleigh, North Carolina USA) on 12/19/2008:
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Rodney (Kaysville, UT - USA) on 11/04/2008:
Stel (Sydney, Australia) on 11/02/2008:
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.
Elizabeth (Hollywood, CA) on 11/02/2008:
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!
Terri (Brisbane, Australia) on 10/28/2008:
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.
Teresa (Hopewell, NJ) on 10/28/2008:
Ella (Beaverton, Oregon United States) on 10/26/2008:
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.
TM (Medford, NY) on 10/22/2008:
Tricia (Paw Paw, Michigan) on 10/19/2008: 
Worked Temporarily
I had such a sore throat. I couldn't even swallow or breathe. I heard about this method, so I added 1/4 teaspoon to water about three-five times a day for three days and drank it. It definitely worked temporarily. For about 3 hours after I drank it, breathing and swallowing weren't even a problem. Eventually though, it would come back.
After I had had this problem for a week and had been trying the pepper remedy for three days, I went to the doctor. I didn't have strep throat, but she put me on an antibiotic and THAT made it go away.
All in all, for me cayenne peppers were good for temporary relief, but they were not a cure for my sore throat.
Frank (Morgan Hill, CA) on 10/15/2008:
Karen (Birdsboro, Pennsylvania) on 10/15/2008:
Since I like bullion I decided to make really strong bullion (2 cubes to 1 cup of water) to take the place of the salt water and then added cayanne pepper 1/8th tsp. That way I could keep sipping it and swallowing it rather than spitting it out.
I couldn't believe how quickly this worked and have been using this ever since.
