Despite of its fiery taste chili is very health beneficial. It belongs to the family of shades, the solanaceae, genus, capsicum. Its scientific name is capsicum annum. People fear even taking the name of chili but the fact is chili is the most health beneficial and it is also a medicine for different diseases. Chili in all types is used in different foods. In Asian countries red and green chili are the most used spices. The use of green chili prevents the diseases related to stomach and the complete digestive r system. Below are given some facts about chili.
1. Chemical Compound
Chili contains plant derived chemical compounds, these compounds are known for their health friendliness and disease protection.
2. Capsaicin
Capsaicin is that component of chilies that give them the strong chili and spicy bitter taste. This is a health benefiting alkaloid compound.
3. Benefits Of Capsaicin
It is a health benefiting compound and also beneficial for the obese, it reduces weight; it is anti bacterial, anti carcinogenic, analgesic and the most important benefit it is anti diabetic.
4. Rich Vitamin-C Source
Fresh chilies both red and green are rich in vitamin-C. a 100 gram of fresh chilies contain 240 percent of RDA or 143.7 mcg.
5. Anti Oxidant
Due to the presence of vitamin C in chilies in bulk, they prove to be the best anti oxidants.
6. Development Of Protein
Apart from its other benefits, red chilies are the major source to get those components that are required for collagen synthesis in the body. This protein called collagen is necessary for the conditioning of blood vessels, skin, bones and other purposes.
7. Other Components
The other components in chilies are vitamin A, flvonoids etc. these anti oxidants present in chili are the fighters against the radicals produced during stress and during disease.
8. Elements-Salts
Chilies also contain elements like potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese. These are important for the mineral needs of the body and luckily, they are present in chilies.
9. Vitamin B Complex
Chilies also contain vitamin B complex elements that body needs for the development process.
10. Use In Medicines
As the rich chilies are so beneficial for health, they are used in medicines and home remedy for small or big diseases. Chilies are used in medicines to cure arthritic pain, post herpetic neuropathic pain, or sore muscles etc. It is a fast relief from pain.