Yet the hot pepper has its advantages, although it is hard to take. Now you do not believe, but at the end of article, maybe we will think about and want to try it.
hot pepper: features
The chili is part of the Solanaceae family, belongs to the genus "Capsicum L." and his country of origin is America. In ancient times it was also called "drug of the poor" (drugs is per plant) since after the spread was very easy to find and the poor used it to season their dishes.
How does the chili?
Given that there are various species, the seedling in my garden is that it is the common red chili is tall, slender, with broad leaves, light green, the flowers are small and white and the fruits are first green and then gradually you matures become yellow, streaked with black and red when the ripening is complete. We differentiate them from those sweet (even the ones we grow) because they are smaller and the plant is in a different substance.
Brief history of chili
It was the Conquistadors to discover in Central America and to take him to Europe in the seventeenth century.
The types of hot peppers
- Poblano: (spiciness 2/10) is sweet;
- Rocotillo: (spiciness 2/10) is moderately spicy;
- Jalapeno: (spiciness 2/10) slightly spicy;
- Peter Pepper: (spiciness 3/10) slightly spicy;
- Cayenne: (spiciness 5/10) medium spicy;
- Rocoto: (spiciness 6/10) very spicy;
- Trinidad Scorpion Chocolate: (spiciness 8/10) extinguisher.
hot pepper: properties and health benefits
Yet the chili is good for health, it is much better than the salt!
The manager of the benefits is she: capsaicin, which has that characteristic feeling of mouth catches fire. Depends not only on her course, the chili also contains a high rate of vitamin C, P (protects capillaries), K and K2 , E (antioxidant), A (helps metabolism) and lecithin which contrasts the bad cholesterol . Also there are contained mineral salts, in particular iron and potassium. Also it contains: capsaicin, capsanthin, capsaicin, carotenoids, erodietina, hesperidin and quercetin.
What are the properties of hot Chili pepper then?
- Aids digestion and improves metabolic efficiency: in high doses has no effective preventive measures for gastritis, gastric ulcers and difficult digestion. Yes, the red pepper helps you lose weight, it is a great ally in burning fat! Seeing is believing.
- disinfectant and anti-fermentative action: protects the gastrointestinal tract from disease, especially from intestinal putrefaction.
- Counteracts atherosclerosis: due to vasodilatory properties, helps keep arteries elastic and clean.
- analgesic action: contrasts apparently rheumatic pains, care outside this use, however, you must talk to your doctor.
- Hair fall: it seems that capsaicin helps to combat hair loss, in fact I think you are referring to the consumption not rub on the scalp, which, however, do not recommend.
- Anticarcinogenic and antioxidant: it seems that not only the chili will help us to keep us young people (that's why the hair does not fall) and to ward off the dreaded tumors
- Antidepressant: did you know that the chilli acts on the nervous system as an antidepressant? Seeing is believing.
- It prevents liver failure: regularly consume little red pepper prevents the liver and gall bladder problems.
- antithrombotic: I talked about the fact that the chili is an ally of the cardiovascular system. It goes without saying that the entire system is protected from diseases, pathologies, and in particular by the formation of thrombi.
- Save prostate: according to Chinese medicine consuming chili would help to safeguard the prostate . We'll talk in natural remedies.
There are very natural remedies with hot pepper, very ancient of which many of us have never heard of.
A little-known remedy is to add a pinch of red pepper chamomile, who joins a little 'honey. It 'a good digestive remedy.
Instead, add a pinch of chili to chocolate, gives tone and energy.
If you suffer from low blood pressure, add a little 'of chili oil to food helps to improve it and also if you are on a diet helps to lose a few pounds.
Calabrian digestive remedy: Infuse in alcohol citron peel or lemon bio, and hot pepper powder. The liqueur made from it is a panacea.
It seems that the mother tincture is an excellent remedy against the hangover, but I would ask the doctor if I were you. Or another remedy is a herbal tea made from wormwood and chili tincture. Only for the brave.
Remedy for rheumatism: it seems that by soaking the chillies in alcohol for two days and then applying alcohol in sore points, the pain disappears. It is also recommended for wounds and against pharyngitis, but I do not I would try even dead.
Know that these are curiosity, so as always remember not to be taken as medical prescriptions, I also remember at the end of article.
Chinese remedy: prostate problems? Try a nice slightly spicy chicken soup seems to help a lot of those who have an enlarged prostate.
traditional recipe for a good mood and against colds: Spaghetti with garlic, oil and hot pepper.
But how good? A plate of spaghetti as these will transmit to the world if you have the flu, cold, cold, if digested bad, if you ate too much at the previous meal, if you have a poor appetite, if you are depressed or in a bad mood or even after a hangover why not.
hot pepper: contraindications, tips and precautions
CAUTION: I remind the reader that this article wants to be informational only, therefore does not contain medical prescriptions. Before taking any natural remedy made from chili seek the advice of the family doctor.
I suggest caution in the use of hot pepper, because it can cause problems in high doses.
Do not give to children.
if you are allergic (may cause skin irritation and rashes).
Do not consume in case of oral infections, gastritis and ulcers or chronic bowel disease.
Not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Dissuade to touch them directly with your bare hands, use gloves.
If you have hired a little 'more chilli and there is on fire mouth drink a little' milk or chewed bread.
