Only concentrated chili extract can be hotter than chili peppers. The very name of the pepper, chilli, comes from an Aztec word meaning “red.” For a long time, this burning seasoning was in use only among Indian tribes, until in the XNUMXth century Christopher Columbus brought it to Europe along with tobacco and coffee. During this expedition, records were kept, one of which said: “In the Caribbean, this pepper is eaten like a fruit.”
Chili pepper: benefits and harms
The most interesting thing is that chili is really a fruit, not a pepper, despite its pungency.
There are several varieties of chili peppers – habanero (incredibly hot), bird’s eye, jalapeno, anaheim (milder flavor).
The country of Chile was mistakenly considered by the conquistadors to be the birthplace of this pepper. Country and pepper have nothing to do with each other
All over the world, this pepper is the most popular seasoning. This is due to the fact that a tiny particle is able to add spice and flavor to the whole dish.
Chili health benefits
Hot pepper has many beneficial properties.
Firstly, it has an analgesic effect. If you have a headache, eat a dish of chili peppers. By acting on the mucous membrane, capsaicin (a pungent substance in pepper) causes the brain to release endorphins, which relieve pain and induce feelings of emotional uplift.
Secondly, red pepper is great for whetting your appetite if you have problems with it. For these purposes, you can use pepper tincture with vodka. Just remember that this option is only suitable for people who do not have problems with the esophagus, stomach and heart.
Pepper solution foot bath improves blood circulation and helps to keep warm during the cold season
Thirdly, red pepper is used for bowel diseases, because it is a natural bactericidal agent. It also has warming properties, so it is often used in ointments and applied directly to the skin.
And finally, hot peppers are indispensable for weight loss. The fact is that, thanks to the pungency, hot pepper speeds up metabolism and has a warming, and therefore diaphoretic effect.
Chili peppers
For all its useful properties, chili pepper also has a couple of harmful ones.
First of all, the pungency of pepper can be not only beneficial, but also harmful. People with peptic ulcer disease, with sensitive stomach mucosa should not use red pepper.
Abuse of pepper leads to the fact that the sensitivity of taste buds is dulled, so a person begins to consume more hot seasonings to feel their taste, this can be a blow to the gastrointestinal tract and even cause a burn of the mucous membrane, which entails a long treatment.
And some scientists even believe that excessive consumption of chili peppers can cause stomach cancer.