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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Green Chilli<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Green Chilli<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Green Chilli for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Green Chilli?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Green Chilli<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Green Chilli<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGreen chilies are a common vegetable used in Indian kitchens for their spicy taste. Green chilies are scientifically known as Capsicum frutescens. The spiciness of green chilies comes from a chemical called capsaicin. Apart from providing a hot and spicy taste, capsaicin is responsible for numerous other health effects on the heart, stomach, and pain relief 1<\/a><\/sup>. Green chili is one of the most widely used spices worldwide. Green chilies originated in America and are widely grown in Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean region 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0To find out more about this hot and spicy fruit, continue reading!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Green Chilli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Green chilies are a rich source of many nutrients. The bioactive compounds include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, essential oils, tannins, steroids, and capsaicin. The nutritional components present in green chili are given below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 9.46 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins<\/strong>: 2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats<\/strong>: 0.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 1.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar<\/strong>: 5.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 1.2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 18 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous<\/strong>: 46 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/strong>: 25 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 340 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/strong>: 0.174 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 0.3 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/strong>: 0.237 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 242 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamin (vitamin B1)<\/strong>: 0.09 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin (vitamin B3)<\/strong>: 0.95 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)<\/strong>: 0.09 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6<\/strong>: 0.278 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)<\/strong>: 0.061 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A<\/strong>: 59 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/strong>: 23 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy<\/strong>: 40 kcal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
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Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Green chilies are rich in vitamin C, with 109.1 mg per 100 grams. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Consuming green chilies may help reduce inflammation in the body. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Green chilies have been found to have antimicrobial properties, helping to fight against harmful bacteria. source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Green chilies are a good source of potassium, with 340 mg per 100 grams. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Green chillies can provide a natural boost to the immune system due to their high vitamin C content. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Green Chilli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The bioactive compounds present in green chilies may have many valuable properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may show an antibacterial property.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antifungal activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show an antioxidant property.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show an anti-inflammatory property.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with stomach ulcers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help take care of the liver.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anthelmintic (killing worms)4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with pain relief 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Let me tell you a fact about the chilli plant. In Chinese traditional medicine, they have an interesting use for the leaves of the chilli plant. They might have been using these leaves to help alleviate toothaches.<\/p>\n Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Green Chilli for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>