capsaicin in chilli peppers also has a stimulating effect on the mucus membranes of
the nose and sinuses. Studies have shown that capsaicin stimulates blood flow
through the membranes and causes mucus secretions to become thinner and more
liquid. This action makes it beneficial in combating the common cold and sinus
infections.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
the nose and sinuses. Studies have shown that capsaicin stimulates blood flow
through the membranes and causes mucus secretions to become thinner and more
liquid. This action makes it beneficial in combating the common cold and sinus
infections.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Hot peppers (chilies) provide an
excellent source of vitamin C and
capsaicin. They are often used
as a hot spice, especially in ethnic
cuisine such as Mexican, Indian,
Thai, Vietnamese, Arab, and
Spanish cooking.
Chilli peppers are effective in
stimulating and enhancing
digestion. Due to their spiciness,
chilli peppers tend to bother
people who have active peptic
ulcers. Studies have found that
spicy foods do not cause ulcers
in healthy individuals. The
excellent source of vitamin C and
capsaicin. They are often used
as a hot spice, especially in ethnic
cuisine such as Mexican, Indian,
Thai, Vietnamese, Arab, and
Spanish cooking.
Chilli peppers are effective in
stimulating and enhancing
digestion. Due to their spiciness,
chilli peppers tend to bother
people who have active peptic
ulcers. Studies have found that
spicy foods do not cause ulcers
in healthy individuals. The
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