Dried Chilies and Healthy Benefits

Dried Chili (capsicum Annuum) fruit of the plant Papika to the Capsicum genus.

The fresh fruit of chili after storing for several months becomes the Dried Chili. This process involves the dry-up of the water from green chili. The greatest demand for Dry chilies in the European region which also known to be the world’s biggest importer of dry chili.

The plant is mainly native to Southern North America and the Caribbean and northern South America. The dried chili can be stored for several years and hence it is known as Annum which means the Year.

It also has some herbal properties that are described in the Indian Ayurveda.

Dried Chili and Human health

Every spice in Indian Kitchen has some important health benefits and it is mentioned in our Indian Ayurveda. Nowadays modern science is researching the ingredients including dried chilies. It is used to maintain the blood pressure of the human body, it has a huge amount of Potassium which keeps our blood vessels smooth and keeps our blood pressure pacified.

It has Vitamin C, a special compound that keeps our metabolism activity healthy, and it has some power full anti-oxidant which helps our body to fight some certain diseases.

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Important Health Benefits of Dried Chili

Maintains Blood Pressure

Chilies are great sources of Potassium which work as soothing agents for body vessels, it works to maintain the pressure of our blood vessels. This may help to cure the risk of a heart attack.

Burns Calorie

Since ancient times, dried chili has been used to control the metabolism activity which results in the burn of the fat part of the body. Dred chilies have a special compound called capsaicin that helps the body to increase the body’s metabolism.

Immune Boosting Property

Dried Chilies are a great source of Vitamin C which can enhance our immunity and combat chronic diseases. Vitamin C also helps to cure our skin-related problems and gives a glow to the face.

Prevent Heart Disease

Dry red chili has a very powerful anti-oxidant and hence it poses the anti-oxidative property that helps our heart by clearing the blockage in the blood vessels and arteries.

Add Taste

Chili is the essential ingredient in our cuisines and hence it is almost used in every kitchen while cooking. It made the food spicy which vary from amount to amount.

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Note: You should consult the doctor before using the herb or any medicine for any health - related issues.