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Cayenne Pepper, Spicy and Good for Health

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midiagam
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Small but cayenne pepper, this term is very appropriate to be applied to this spicy plant. Although its size is small, never underestimate its taste, it is super spicy. It is very suitable to be enjoyed as a complement to the taste of various typical Indonesian snacks. Yes, cayenne pepper has long been attached to the Indonesian people, both as a companion to fried foods, or as a kitchen spice. The spicy sensation makes the chili burst in the mouth, instead of making you give up, it actually makes its connoisseurs addicted. Well, not only is the spicy taste amazing, the benefits of cayenne pepper are also not to be taken lightly, especially for our health. Want to know what it is for, here I will discuss the benefits of cayenne pepper for you.
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For joint pain

Friends, surely many of you often experience sudden joint pain. Some people often make the mistake of assuming that joint pain is caused by uric acid or cholesterol. In fact, joint pain occurs due to calcification of the joints and muscle cramps. Joint pain that strikes suddenly is often caused by excessive physical activity or exercise. Lack of warm-up and stretching before exercise is a major factor in joint pain.

Don't worry, I have a cayenne pepper concoction to treat joint pain. Below I will give you the theory, later you can practice it yourself at home.

Now write down the ingredients needed to make it:

  • Prepare enough cayenne pepper

  • Betel lime

  • And lime

  • The first step, clean the cayenne pepper that will be used from the seeds.

  • Cut the cayenne pepper skin into pieces and put it in a mortar.

  • Add enough betel lime and mash the chili skin using a pestle.

  • Once smooth enough, squeeze enough lime

  • Stir with a spoon, so that the lime juice is evenly mixed with the ingredients.

DONE.

Good luck trying it at home.

The capcaisin content in cayenne pepper, in addition to increasing appetite, is also effective in treating joint pain.

Apply the cayenne pepper concoction to the knees, or other parts that feel sore when joint pain strikes. The warm sensation caused by the chili will relieve the pain experienced. Let the cayenne pepper concoction sit for a moment, so that the content is completely absorbed.

After the joint pain begins to subside, rinse the concoction until clean, so that the skin does not feel hot.

Simple and very beneficial, right?

Not only the fruit has benefits, cayenne pepper leaves also have properties for several diseases. One of them is to treat colds and stomach aches.

Unpredictable changes in seasons and poor immune systems can cause colds. We should maintain our health in situations like this. However, if colds and stomach aches suddenly strike, I have a solution for you. Note the following recipe.

Ingredients Needed Are:

  • Sufficient cayenne pepper leaves

  • Coconut oil

  • And lime

Let's Start Mixing:

  • Prepare cayenne pepper leaves that have been washed clean.

  • Cut the leaves into small pieces and put them in a mortar.

  • Add sufficient lime and coconut oil.

  • Next, mix and grind all the ingredients using a mortar.

DONE.

Good luck trying it at home.

If you suddenly catch a cold and have a stomachache, use this concoction of cayenne pepper leaves. The method is easy, just apply it evenly on your stomach while massaging it.

Use it twice a day, every morning and evening when you are sick. In addition to essential oils, other good ingredients found in cayenne pepper leaves can help treat colds and stomachaches.

This plant, which has the Latin name Capsicum annuum 'Bird's Eye', originates from the American continent.



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However, it is very suitable for the tongue and tastes of Indonesians who generally like spicy food.

Cayenne pepper is very suitable to be cultivated in tropical areas, especially around the equator. Good cayenne pepper is slender and dense. This type is usually spicier and more highly valued.

Lowering Cholesterol

Friends, high cholesterol is still scary for many people. It is no secret that the trigger for coronary heart disease is high cholesterol levels, especially for those of you who are elderly. This is due to lack of physical activity and laziness to exercise. In addition, an unhealthy food menu can be the main trigger for increased cholesterol.

Food that goes through a frying process is one of the main triggers for high cholesterol. If cholesterol in the body is already excessive, sufferers will feel stiff and tight around the nape. This time I will share a recipe for a cholesterol-lowering drink using cayenne pepper. Ingredients Needed Are:

  • 3 cloves of garlic

  • Javanese sugar

  • Boiled water

  • And cayenne pepper to taste

How ​​to Make It:

  • Put the boiled water into a pan and turn on the stove.

  • Then split the cayenne pepper and clean it of all seeds.

  • Next, crush the prepared garlic.

  • After the boiled water boils, add the garlic and cayenne pepper without seeds to taste.

  • Stir slowly and add brown sugar to the boiled water.

  • Continue stirring until all ingredients are mixed.

  • After the water boils, turn off the stove and pour the decoction into a glass.

  • Use a strainer so that the cayenne pepper and garlic do not get mixed into the glass.

DONE.

Good luck trying it at home.

When the cholesterol levels in your body have increased, and the symptoms of stiffness in the nape of the neck begin to be felt, drink this concoction. In addition to being a step to treat, this cholesterol-lowering drink can be a preventive measure, so that cholesterol levels remain stable and do not trigger other diseases.

The efficacy of capcaisin contained in cayenne pepper turns out to provide various solutions to health problems. The content of cayenne pepper can reduce cholesterol levels, both in oily foods and those that accumulate in our bodies.

Those are some of the benefits of cayenne pepper, hopefully there are benefits that can be obtained. Thank you and see you again.

Greetings always compact.

By @midiagam

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