Chili peppers have been a part of the human diet since the at least 7500 BC. Chili is the Aztec name for Capsicum annuum. There is archaeological evidence at sites located in southwestern Ecuador that chili peppers were domesticated more than 6000 years ago, and is one of the first cultivated crops that is self-pollinating.
The Capsicum family includes bell peppers, red peppers, paprika, and pimento, but the most famous medicinal members of the family are cayenne and chili. The tasty hot peppers have long been used in many of the world's cuisines, but their greatest use in health comes from, surprisingly, conventional medicine. The addition of chili pepper to chicken soup (with accompanying garlic and other herbs) is recommended as a useful therapy for colds, sinusitis and bronchitis.
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- Chili is considered as one of the best spices used in Kitchen. Chilies are used in cooking, pickles and chutney
- Chili peppers are used worldwide in foods for their pungent flavor, aroma, and to prolong food spoilage.
- It is used for food preservation during storage e.g. when mix with raw beans, rice or other food items, it will prevent weaves, bacterial or any parasites from getting close to the storage.