Hot peppers are a savory vegetable that adds spice and pungency to culinary dishes. It is a common product, the properties of which are widely used in cooking, conservation and medicine. This vegetable is appreciated by gourmets and traditional healers - there are many recipes for using spices for non-ordinary purposes.
Characteristics and composition: what does the vegetable contain?
There are about 2000 types of hot pepper, each of which differs in chemical composition, pungency and pod shape. It has a rich composition of useful substances, among which you can find vitamins of groups A, C, E, B1, B2, B6, K, PP.
Plant saturated with minerals such as beta-carotene, phosphorus, choline, iron and potassium and contains many essential oils.
In addition, the composition of the vegetable provokes the production of endorphins and scoplomin - hormones of happiness that improve a person's mood and well-being.
The pungent components of the plant increase appetite and are immunomodulators and pain relievers.
Benefit
There is an opinion about the harmfulness of bitter pepper, however, with moderate use, the vegetable contributes to the overall strengthening of the body human, improves digestion and strengthens the immune system.
A vegetable rich in many useful macro- and microelements, has a lot of useful properties:
- regular eating improves condition central nervous system, promotes the treatment of insomnia and increases stress resistance;
- the hematopoietic function of the body is normalized, the work of the cardiovascular system improves;
- enhances the activity of the brain and the flow of oxygen to vital organs;
- minimizes risk disease of atherosclerosis, asthma and renal failure;
- provokes the release of hormones of happiness;
- has a bactericidal effect on both internal and external tissues of the body.
Contraindications to use and harm
The benefits of this product are observed only when used correctly and in case of an overdose, the following negative consequences and harm to the body are possible:
- burns of the mucous membranes of the digestive system;
- increased load on the cardiovascular system, increased blood pressure;
- increased appetite and salivation;
- the risk of developing or recurrence of chronic diseases of the digestive system, liver, kidneys.
The use is categorically contraindicated in patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or excretory system. It is not recommended to exceed the dosage of the product: the vegetable is a common seasoning for dishes and you should not oversaturate food with them.
You should also be careful with special types of hot vegetables: touching irritated tissue, open wounds or mucous membranes can cause severe irritation or even burns.
If you have an unpleasant feeling of nausea or dizziness, loss of consciousness or apathy, or if you have a strong burning sensation, you should seek medical help.
Pepper-damaged open tissue is recommended rinse with copious amounts of water and apply a bandage, and in case of internal damage, the best choice would be to deactivate the burning properties with acidic foods: lemon, kefir or yogurt.
Hot pepper treatment: folk recipes
The hot pepper treatment is widely popular for its efficiency... On the basis of red pepper, various tinctures, decoctions, oils are prepared, which eliminate a wide range of diseases.
- With the help of plant fruit powder, you can stop external bleeding by simply sprinkling it on the wound.
- Red pepper tea warms better than any strong drinks and is safer for health.
- A spoonful of spice in a glass of water will relieve vomiting, and also eliminate bleeding during vomiting.
- 5 grams of hot pepper powder diluted in a glass of warm water will replace nitroglycerin and eliminate heart attacks. This recipe is good for preventing strokes and myocardial infarction.
Suitable for the treatment of any cardiovascular diseases.
Due to its special properties, the spice expands blood vessels when they narrow and narrows when expanding, which no medicine can boast of.
Is it ok for pregnant or lactating women?
During pregnancy, the use of hot pepper is allowed in small quantities... A spicy vegetable will bring many benefits to pregnant women:
- a small amount of the vegetable eliminates nausea and vomiting;
- improves blood circulation and increases the production of gastric juice, as a result of which the baby will receive the necessary nutrients faster;
- helps to get rid of blues and bad moods, eliminates frequent mood swings in pregnant women;
- reduces the risk of thrombosis;
- helps to stabilize the hormonal background of the mother.
During pregnancy, hot pepper will help solve many problems of the expectant mother, however, during breastfeeding, the use of a hot vegetable must be minimized or completely eliminated.
The use of this spice negatively affects the quality of mother's milk.
Cooking applications
In cooking, it is used in the form of powder, dried and fresh pods, as well as in the form of a tincture or decoction... The plant possesses bactericidal and preserving properties, which makes it indispensable for the preservation of both vegetables and meat.
Due to its pungency and spice, it is used as a food seasoning for a ready-made dish or as a component of various sauces and marinades. A decoction or tincture of pepper, as well as tea and an alcoholic drink infused with a burning vegetable, improves appetite, disperses the blood and has a warming effect.
Bitter pepper is a multifunctional remedy that relieves many diseases and adds spice to dishes. It is easy to grow even on a windowsill, but at the same time, it impossible to fake with the help of gene modification technologies, which makes hot pepper an ideal remedy for all ills.
The use of this vegetable in food in small quantities has invaluable benefits to the entire body. Be healthy!