About 1/4 tsp of cayenne is equivalent to 1 tsp of red pepper flakes.

Anything can be harmful if not given in proper amounts... however, Cayenne Pepper is actually beneficial to dogs when administered properly. Perhaps the greatest natural stimulant known, Cayenne has been called the single greatest "driver" of other herbs. No other herb is quite in this class making it a must for all formulas. Simply said, when you need to get an herb to any location in the body cayenne reins supreme. The uses of cayenne are so numerous that it has been claimed "the single greatest herb." Some of the common uses are anal problems (to include hemorrhoids), heart attack, toothache, external bleeding, diphtheria, all sorts of eye conditions, wounds of all types, clearing the mucous membranes etc. Cayenne pepper is derived from the fruit berry of Capsicum annum, a tropical shrub. In folk medicine, it has been used for fevers, sore throats, respiratory infections, asthma, and digestive disturbances. Recent studies however, have shown that it can reduce the risk of developing arteriosclerosis by lowering blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Regions of the world where cayenne pepper is consumed regularly have shown much less incidence of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, one of its active ingredients, capsaicin, is effective in reducing pain (such as in arthritis) by acting as both an anti-inflammatory and a nerve blocking agent. Check: http://www.firstchoicenaturals.com/Index/showroom.php/pid-43?gid=22 For one example of how to use Cayenne Pepper for dogs.

Cayenne pepper mixed with water and used as a repellent for dogs should not stain, unless the mixture is not heavily diluted and applied to white or light fabrics.

Cayenne Pepper is used around the world as a culinary spice as well as a means of alternative health supplement. It is used rather universally throughout all cultures.

Crushed red pepper is not a substitute for cayenne.

It is believed that coconut oil mixed with cayenne pepper may be good for hair health. It won't hurt your hair, so may be worth a try.

I use cayenne pepper and I have arthritis and have never noticed it making any difference to me.

It does work for some people.

Starch- potatoes worked perfectly for me

Yes, but it might not work. For dogs, try using vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the perimeter and between the rows and no more unwanted visitors. Their sense of smell is too sensitive and they will vacate the area. Repeat after rains as necessary. For cats, they should only mess with your plants if they need to, either there is something in the plant that they need and you are not giving them, or if they are trapped inside and starving. But if you really want to keep cats away, try spraying ammonia on the plant. This might attract the dogs though. Cats avoid their own urine.

No, not if you put it on it. Make sure that it doesn't get into its water supply. Then your plant will die. If you are trying to get squirrels away from your plant, its best to put cayenne pepper in front of your plants or a little on your plants. Remember, it does rain.

You can't swing a dead dog in Korea without bumping into cayenne pepper...they just call it red pepper...what N. Americans call a red pepper is a paprika in Korea...However, having come back to Canada from Korea last year, I get my "red pepper" from a Korean supermarket because I swear it is redder in colour (looks nicer) and tastes better...go figure.

Pepper spray. In law enforcement it is not called pepper spray. It is called O.C. which stands for Oleoresin Capsicum. Capsicum is the pepper.

yes it does, it increases circulation of blood to your scalp which is important for hair growth, i have used it for one month now, my current hair growth is one inch, usually my hair grows quarter an inch per month.

It works

YES but cut the amount in half. If your recipe calls for one teaspoon of crushed red pepper you can do a 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne instead

no.... it's perfectly harmless, unless your pregnent

IT ALONE CAN'T WHAT ARE YOU NUTS? YOU MUST MOVE 1 HOUR A DAY... SOME HOW EAT 70%GREEN THE REST OATS, FRUITS, NUTS, VEGGIES ( NO CRAP HUMANS MAKE ) AND THEN JAM SOME CANYENNE PEPER DOWN YOUR THROAT AND YOU WILL SEE MAGIC HAPPEN IN ANYONE OVER 1 YEAR ( EVEN 6 MONTHS ) THE BODY IS A SYSTEM = NOT A MAGIC JOKE HOPE YOU TAKE MY WORDS ABOVE WITH REPECT OR YOU WILL DIE - GOOD LUCK IT'S YOUR CALL

One teaspoon of red pepper flakes is equal to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Since cayenne pepper is very hot, it should be used sparingly and to taste.