Birds Eye Chilli are perennial crop in Kerala which can be cultivated or naturally germinated by bird dropping. It is an erect, branched and half-woody plant, growing to a height of 0.5 to 1meter. It is an introduced plant; Native Americans have used this plant as both food and medicine for at least 9,000 years.
- It reduces Blood sugar.
- It lowers cholesterol and works against arthritis and rheumatism.
- Capsaicin has very powerful pain-relieving properties.
- It increases appetite by stimulating the gut.
- Various studies show that birds eye chilli has antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial activities.
- It is also reported that it prevents blood clots, halts bleeding quickly, knocks out cold and flu miseries.
- It also reduces risk of heart diseases and tuberculosis.
Precautions:
Birds Eye Chilli may cause stomach irritation for the persons with ulcers or heart burn, Capsaicin can increase stomach acid, making certain drugs less effective.
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