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Chili Peppers In Aztec And Mayan Society

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intestines. Like the cayenne pepper, chilies also contain capsaicin. However, the indigenous use of chili was slightly different from that of the cayenne use. Chili peppers were used in anything and everything edible in Aztec and Mayan society. The indigenous medical uses were a gruel made of corn and chili pepper. The gruel was believed to relieve depression, strengthen the body, and cure colds. In modern times, the pepper is used in a better medicinal way. They have an abundance of the vitamins A and C, which provide carotene to the body and overall reduce levels of cholesterol and triglycerides within a person’s body. Also much like the cayenne, the capsaicin aids in getting rid of harmful bacteria and many other services, like driving prostate

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