14 Health benefits and medicinal uses

Usually, Chile is mostly known to be used only for cooking. However, its first use was for medical purposes. We all know that most ancient civilizations believed that most diseases mostly the ones that were unknown to them were caused by bad omens or spiritual things such as the “Evil eye”, witchcraft, evils etc. Which could be manifest throughout anxiety, depression, insomnia, and loss of appetite. Consequently, various ethnic groups across Mexico like Afro-mestizos, use Chile in many ways to treat and prevent the evil eye disease. Furthermore, it is also used to treat other spiritual disease such as “dead people’s evil wind” (mal Aire de Muerto), evil supernatural, fright, and witchcraft.

Health Benefits:

• Pain Relief: Capsaicin stimulates pain neurotransmitters, leading to pain inhibition
• Cardiovascular Health: Acts as a vasodilator, promoting blood circulation
• Nutritional Support: High in Vitamins C, B6, A (beta-carotene), and K1, supporting immune function, metabolism, and bone health
• Digestive Health: Alleviates digestive issues and reduces inflammation in the digestive system
• Immune System Boost: High Vitamin C content enhances the body’s ability to fight infections
• Blood Sugar Regulation: Helps manage diabetes by reducing insulin resistance
• Cholesterol Management: Lowers “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while increasing “good” cholesterol (HDL)
• Blood Pressure Control: Widens blood vessels and promotes urination, reducing fluid retention
• Weight Management: Increases thermogenesis and prevents fat accumulation, potentially aiding in weight loss
• Potential Cancer Prevention: Some studies suggest capsaicin may inhibit cancer cell growth in certain types of cancer, though more research is needed
• Anti-inflammatory Properties: Contains compounds that help reduce inflammation throughout the body
• Aphrodisiac Properties: Traditionally believed to have aphrodisiac effects
• Neuroprotective effects: The anti-neuroinflammatory properties of compounds like piperlongumine may help normalize microglia activity, which is important for preventing and treating neurodegenerative diseases. Such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, MS and more.