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Capsicum, or Chilli, is a small, "hot" pepper commonly used as a Spice. Paprika is a (milder) variety of Chilli. Also known as Cayenne, Chile, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chilli Pepper, Hot Pepper, Red Pepper or Tabasco Pepper.
It is from the Nightshade family and the part of the plant that is used is the fruit or the seeds.
Health Benefits:
- may improve Blood Circulation
- may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting
- may lower systemic Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients
- may alleviate the symptoms of Chilblains
- may alleviate Ventricular Fibrillation
- may protect the Gastric Mucosa from the toxic effects of Aspirin and Alcohol
- may help to alleviate Heartburn
- may treat and help to prevent Peptic Ulcers
- may induce Perspiration (i.e. they function as a diaphoretic)
- may stimulate some regrowth of Hair in persons afflicted with Male Pattern Baldness
- may inhibit some types of Detrimental Bacteria
- may facilitate the apoptosis (cell death) of Pancreatic Cancer cells
- may help to prevent and treat Prostate and Stomach Cancer
- may increase the body's Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may reduce Fatigue
- may increase body temperature in persons with Low Body Temperature
- may facilitate weight reduction in persons afflicted with Obesity
- may improve Stamina
- may stimulate the Thyroid
- may counteract the Inflammation associated with Arthritis
- may facilitate the elimination of excessive Mucous from the body
- may be beneficial for the relief of Pain
- may stimulate the release of Endorphins
- may (paradoxically) alleviate Burning Mouth Syndrome
- may alleviate Asthma by helping to clear the Respiratory Passages and by inhibiting bronchoconstriction
- may help to prevent the onset of (chronic) Bronchitis and may assist the management of existing Bronchitis
- may act as a decongestant for the Common Cold
- may alleviate the symptoms of Emphysema (due to their decongestant properties)
- may clear excessive Mucous from the Lungs
- may alleviate Sinusitis by clearing the Sinuses
- may protect the Gastric Mucosa from the toxic effects of Aspirin
Capsicum is available as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Capsicum is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: BurnXpress, Fat Away and Metabolift.
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