Bitter pepper

Bitter pepper is called in different ways - green, hot, chili, but the essence does not change from this. All over the world, bitter pepper is known as a wonderful seasoning, suitable for almost any dish, giving unique sharpness and piquancy.

Bitter peppers from the American tropics are native. Archaeological excavations have shown that Indians began cultivating pepper long before the discovery of America. Hot pepper is used in kitchens around the world. It can be used either fresh or dried or ground. The sharpest in such peppers is seeds and internal plates, so in order to eliminate excessive bitterness, you just need to clean the pepper. However, caution should be exercised, since essential pepper oils released during the cleaning process can cause irritation on the skin.

The benefits of bitter pepper

Its taste qualities are famous all over the world, but not everyone knows about the beneficial properties of bitter pepper. Capsaicin gives the acuity of pepper to the alkaloid. Laboratory tests were carried out, which showed that this substance is able to stimulate hair growth. In addition to this substance, bitter pepper is rich in fatty oils, carotene, sugar, vitamins A, C and group B. For example, raw pepper contains 2 times more vitamin C than lemon.

Bitter pepper helps in the production of endorphins, which are known to drown out pain and reduce stress. They also speed up blood circulation, that is, they have an extremely positive effect on the circulatory system, preventing atherosclerosis and the development of blood clots. In small quantities, bitter pepper helps improve digestion, increases appetite.

Scientists have proven the benefits of bitter pepper in the fight against sleep disorders. Other studies have confirmed the effectiveness of pepper in opposing the development of cancer tumors. In addition, the benefits of pepper have been revealed in the treatment of bronchial asthma and various allergic diseases accompanied by undesirable symptoms.

Traditional medicine recommends the external use of bitter pepper for the treatment of radiculitis, arthritis and rheumatic pains. Bitter pepper is also suitable for dietary nutrition. It has the ability to speed up digestion and thereby promote weight loss. The calorie content of hot pepper is 40 kcal. per 100 gr.

The harms of bitter pepper

The harm of bitter pepper is unequivocally manifested in those people who suffer from ulcerative diseases, gastritis and other ailments that are accompanied by inflammation of the mucous membrane of internal organs. In these cases, the use of bitter pepper is strictly contraindicated. Everyone else should be moderate and not allow this unusual in all respects, but extremely "insidious" vegetable to overeat.