Pod pepper 朝天椒 （ cháo tiān jiāo ）
Classification: Solanaceae Capsicum
Calories: 32kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Warm the stomach and drive away cold、 Promote blood circulation
Not Suitable for: Hyperthyroidism、Constipation、Gastric acid、Eye disease
Introduction: The Pod pepper is commonly cultivated as an annual plant.It grows to a height of 30-60 centimeters, with multiple branches and erect stems.The leaves are alternate and the flowers are white.The flowering period occurs from early May to late July.The fruits cluster at the ends of the branches and have a flavor similar to green peppers.The entire plant can be used in traditional medicine.The root and stem have warm properties and a sweet taste.They have the ability to dispel wind, relieve cold, relax tendons, and have insecticidal and anti-itching effects.Capsaicin found in the pepper stimulates the brain to release endorphins, providing pain relief. It also speeds up metabolism, helping to maintain a slim figure.Capsaicin can lower cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride levels, promote blood circulation, and prevent heart disease and stroke.Additionally, the pepper contains capsaicin and dietary fiber, which stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, promoting spleen and stomach health, improving appetite, and relieving gastric coldness.The pepper also has significant effects in preventing colds, arteriosclerosis, night blindness, and scurvy.