* Stimulates Healthy Digestion * GMP Quality Assured * A Dietary Supplement Cayenne Pepper is a hot herb that may be more easily taken in capsules with meals. Those who are sensitive to hot herbs may want to try NOW Kool-Mint Cayenne, a buffered formula. Native Americans have used cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) as a food, as well as for its therapeutic potential for thousands of years. The hot and spicy taste of cayenne pepper is primarily due to a component known as capsaicin. Modern scientific studies have indicated tha consumption of Cayenne can help to support cardiovascular health and may also stimulate healthy digestive function.