Cabai Keriting: “Cayenne Pepper”

Capsicum annum L.

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Is one of the vegetable commodities that are widely cultivated by Indonesian farmers because it has a high selling price and has several health benefits. In addition to utilization as an addictive substance in traditional medicine curly red pepper (Capsicum annum L.), it is also used for the treatment of cough, toothache, sore throat, parasites, rheumatism, and is also used as an antiseptic, counter irritant, appetite.

Research also shows that Capsicum, including Capsaicin, can help reduce pain and lower the risk of metabolic syndrome and cancer. In addition, chili peppers can also reduce the risk of death, as well as fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Merupakan salah satu komoditas sayuran yang banyak dibudidayakan oleh petani Indonesia karena memiliki harga jual yang tinggi dan memiliki beberapa manfaat kesehatan. Selain pemanfaatan sebagai zat adiktif dalam pengobatan tradisional cabai merah keriting (Capsicum annum L.), juga digunakan untuk pengobatan batuk, sakit gigi, radang tenggorokan, parasite, rematik, dan juga digunakan sebagai antiseptik, kontra iritasi, nafsu makan.

Penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa Capsicum, termasuk Capsaicin, dapat membantu mengurangi rasa sakit dan menurunkan risiko sindrom metabolik dan kanker. Selain itu, cabai juga bisa mengurangi risiko kematian, serta melawan infeksi bakteri yang resisten terhadap antibiotik.

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