There are various types of pepper.
The black pepper for instance is usually dried, sometimes grounded and used as spice or for seasoning.
The Chili pepper is red in color. When eaten fresh, it gives a burning sensation. This pepper has enormous medicinal value. It is believed that it has the ability to cure diseases and act as pain killer.
The vitamin C and A containing beta-carotenoids found in chili are powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants destroy free radicals which usually damage cells in our bodies. Free radicals could also damage nerve and blood vessels in diabetes.
These antioxidants wipe out the radicals bodies that could build up cholesterol causing heart diseases, and contain diseases like cataract and arthritis. They also help to dilate airway of the lungs which reduces asthma and wheezing.
Consumed, chili stimulate the release of endorphins that are natural pain killers, like in muscle spasm in shoulders. Chili help to fight infection. It has been noted that the beta- carotene and frolic acid found in chili help reduce colon cancer. It also gives relief from nasal congestion.
Who is trying the chili? If you have the cold try pepper soup
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