Effect:
Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, anti-inflammatory, stimulates metabolism
Areas of application:
Stimulate deep tissue layers and blood circulation, rheumatism, muscle pain, sore muscles, muscle bruises, strains, muscle cramps, tendonitis, stiff neck, shoulder tension, pain
Plant parts used:
Fruits (berries)
Collection time:
from August
To find:
In gardens or in shops.
Ingredients:
Alkaloid capsaicin (spicy substance), dyes, essential oils, minerals, flavonoids, vitamins A, C, E
Other:
☕ Ayurveda tea: Boil 1 teaspoon of Yogi tea mixture (see below in the blog) in 1 liter of water for about 20 minutes. Then grate some ginger and add 1/4 liter of milk. Now heat briefly again and now stir in 1 pinch of powdered chili. Filter the tea through a filter. If you want, you can season with honey. Drink in bed, tightly covered, and wait until you break out in a sweat. - Helps with colds
You can make an ointment from chili powder or make compresses with a chili plaster (like the ABC plaster from the pharmacy), this temporarily relieves the pain. After the first shock, the nerve endings react with a reduced transmission of pain, but the treated part of the body warms up.
Chili is also used in the kitchen, as a spice in sauces, Mexican dishes and anywhere you want it spicy.