Introduction of red chilli: (Introduction of Lal mirch)

What is red chilli? (What is Lal mirch?)

Indian people enjoy eating spicy food. Red chilli enhances the taste of food. It is a chilli used in every food and every dish. There is hardly any house in India where red chilli is not used. It is used in cooking food every day in the morning and evening.

Do you know that it is also used as a medicine in Ayurveda? This medicine is used to treat many diseases. You must be surprised to know that the chilli which is used only in cooking is also used to treat diseases. Yes, this is a very effective medicine, about which we are telling you today.

Let us know in which diseases this red chilli i.e. this medicine is used and for which diseases it is very beneficial.

External appearance (Morphology)

Red chilli is very famous for its pungent nature, it is the chief of the bitter juice and salivating substances. In its unripe state, its green fruits are used in making pickles and vegetables, and ripe and red fruits, in dry state, are used for spices.

Its plant is erect and hairy, bushy. Its stem is smooth and angular. Its branches are spread out. Its leaves are spread out and are of many types. And they are pointed from the front, dark green in colour. Its flowers are white and blue in colour. Its fruits are cylindrical and the front part is pointed, ripe fruits are red while unripe fruits are green in colour and smooth. Its seeds are yellow in colour and smooth and spherical. Its fruiting period and flowering period is every 2 months.

Nutrients of red pepper (red chilli nutritional elements of)

• Calcium
• Potassium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Zinc
• Thiamine
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Vitamin B-6
• Folate
• Vitamin- A
• Energy
• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Fiber

Common names of red chilli ( Lal mirch common names)

Ayurvedic properties of red chilli (Lal mirch ke Ayurvedic gun)

Medicinal benefits and uses of red chilli (Lal mirch ke fayde or upyog)

In digestion (Red pepper for digestion)

• Red chilli strengthens the digestive system of the body and increases the process of feeling hungry. It is rich in fiber, which is considered helpful in digesting food. Therefore, red chilli can be considered useful for digestion.

For the heart (Lal Mirch for heart)

• Heart is the most important organ of the body. It carries blood in the body, therefore keeping the heart healthy means saving life. For which red chilli is very useful. People suffering from heart disease are advised to consume red chilli extract because chilli reduces cholesterol. It contains soluble fiber which prevents blood clots. Red chilli helps in increasing the heart rate and keeps the heart healthy.

Red chilli is useful in cancer (Red pepper for cancer)

• As chilli contains antioxidants like vitamin C, it is considered a cancer-protecting spice. The presence of antioxidants reduces the risk of cancer, oral cancer and colon cancer.

In Diabetes (Lal Mirch for diabetes)

• Nowadays, the hectic and stressful life has become such that there is no set time for eating or sleeping. As a result, people are becoming victims of diabetes. The use of this medicine is very beneficial to get rid of this disease. 

Helps in weight loss (Red pepper for weight loss)

• Some people often drink a lot of water after eating spicy food. This leads to more urination. This leads to weight loss. If you are also troubled by obesity, then you can use chili.

In Arthritis (Red pepper for gout)

• Often many people are very troubled by arthritis. If you too are suffering from arthritis, then consuming red chilli paste provides relief from joint pain and swelling.

Red chilli is useful in sinus

• This medicine is used in many diseases. One of these is sinus disease which can be cured by using red chilli. If you are also suffering from this disease then use chilli as it will help in getting rid of the phlegm accumulated due to sinus.

Useful in cholera

• If you have cholera due to any reason, then consuming red chilli in this way gives quick relief. For this, separate the seeds of red chilli and grind the peel finely, filter it through a cloth and add some camphor and asafoetida. Mix all three in honey and make pills, then consuming these pills in the morning and evening gives relief from cholera.
• Grind red chillies finely and make tablets. Giving one tablet and seven cloves at an interval of one hour to the patient of cholera provides relief in every condition of cholera.
• By mixing old opium, asafoetida, black pepper, camphor and pepper seed powder and making tablets and consuming one tablet each, one gets quick relief from cholera and dysentery.

in anorexia

• If you do not feel like eating food then take green chillies, fenugreek, rock salt and turmeric powder in a vessel and soak it in oil for a week and consume it for a few days, this will eliminate aversion to food.

To get rid of alcohol

• If someone is not able to get rid of the intoxication of alcohol then taking chilli powder with lukewarm water three times a day helps in getting rid of the intoxication of alcohol, removes confusion and also cures typhus fever.

in boils

• Boils, pimples and itching etc. which occur in rainy season, get cured instantly by consuming red chilli with oil.
• Applying red chilli seeds oil on pimples that appear on the body during summer season gives quick relief.

In Urology (Red chilli for urinary disease)

• If you have any urine related problem like pain or burning sensation during urination, intermittent urination, less urination etc, then mixing some drops of its oil on Isabgol husk and taking it with water is beneficial in Pittaj urine disease. 

In stomach diseases (Red chilli for stomach disease)

• Often, stomach problems are the biggest problem when we eat an unbalanced diet. In such a case, consuming red chillies is good. Consuming chillies with food is beneficial in indigestion, flatulence and cholera.
• If you are having stomach ache then consuming jaggery mixed with red chilli will give you quick relief from stomach ache.

In respiratory problems (Red chilli for breathing problem)

If you are having trouble breathing due to any reason, then to get instant relief, you should consume red chilli according to the prescribed method. Chilli fruit is used to reduce the problem of breathing disease.

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of red pepper)

• Seed
• Fruit

Dosages of red pepper

• Powder - Powder half gram or one gram or as per medicine

Caution (Precautions of red pepper)

• Using red chilli in limited quantity in food is good for health, but consuming it in excessive quantity causes problems like pain in throat, gastritis and ulcers.
• Consuming it in excessive amounts may cause problems like sweating, runny nose, burning sensation in the stomach, stomach ache etc.