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Chilli  Medicinal Pharmacological and Biochemical Properties of Chilli

The reason is that during the eating of chillies a chemical in the chillie pepper called Capsaicin irritates the trigeminal cells. These are pain receptor cells located throughout the mouth the nose and the throat. When your body's nerves feel the pain induced by the chemical on these cells they immediately start to transmit pain messages to your brain. Your brain receives these signals and responds by automatically releasing endorphins (the body's natural painkiller). These endorphins kick in and act as a painkiller and at the same time create a temporary feeling of euphoria giving the chillie pepper eater a natural high.

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The capsaicin of chillies does have a medical application in the truest sense of the word. It is used in plasters to be applied externally in cases of severe muscle pain acting in much the same way as the pleasantly 'hot' menthol creams. Internally chillies and all members of the capsicum family are rich in vitamin C. They are reputed to help keep capillaries from hardening thus lessening the risk of cardiovascular disease. The irritant effect of chilli peppers is used as a mask for pain from conditions such as rheumatism and nerve pain. Medicines such as these are known as counter-irritants and there are several containing extracts of chilli.

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