Ground chili, organic, 50g

Chili ground by Classic Ayurveda: According to Ayurvedic teachings, chili has a warming, spicy effect and is dry, light and pointed. Chili increases the Pitta Dosha and should therefore be avoided by Pitta types and even in summer when temperatures are very warm.

Vata, on the other hand, can be reduced with a small amount of chili. However, higher amounts of chili increase Vata and unbalance Vata constitutions. Chili is an ideal spice for Kapha types. Make sure you can tolerate chili. If your body reacts unfavorably to chili, it's better to leave it out. There are Kapha types - or mixed constitutions - who cannot tolerate chili because it is too hot and they have a sensitive stomach. Here too, avoid other Kapha-reducing spices and dishes.

The chilli nutrients

Perhaps you know the active ingredient capsaicin, which is often used for all kinds of pain. Capsaicin is spicy and stimulates heat production in the body. Due to the increase in body temperature, the organism forms sweat on the skin. The energy that is created in the body is generated from the burning of fat and therefore chilli is a "fat burner" par excellence! The chilli peppers from which this high-quality chilli powder from Classic Ayurveda is made have a significant amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that protect your body from the harmful effects of free radicals that are generated during stress. In particular, chili peppers contain the Vitamines B6, C and A.

Chili stimulates the metabolism

As mentioned, chili uses your fat cells to increase your body's energy and therefore supports your metabolism. Your fat burning will be greatly boosted and weight loss will be supported. Your fat cells are reduced more and the formation of new fat cells is inhibited. Your digestive fire (Agni) is stimulated and Ama, the waste products are burned off. Similar to a normal fire.

Chili and your digestion works

Do you have sluggish digestion? Then chili can help you, provided your stomach can tolerate chili. Stomach burning or even immediate bowel movements or bronchial reactions are signs that you cannot tolerate chili. Otherwise, the hot pods according to various studies even help with stomach ulcers. The mucous membrane and blood circulation in the stomach lining are stimulated and stomach ulcers can heal better. Chili also has a preventive effect on stomach ulcers. The downside: According to Ayurveda, chili is not recommended for stomach ulcers. However, there are different opinions here.

Chili in your kitchen

Are you Kapha? Then chili fits well into your kitchen. The mentioned capsaicin in chili is fat-soluble but not water-soluble. If you feel spiciness in your mouth and drink a glass of water or something similar, it won't help - on the contrary. Instead, it's better to eat a piece of bread or something else dry to temper the spiciness. Milk and yogurt can also neutralize the excess spiciness. As an Ayurveda cook, I often use chili in vegetable curries or oven-baked vegetables. Especially for guests with Kapha constitutions. However, I always ask beforehand whether the person can tolerate chili.

Customer testimonials via email

1. Very good quality from Classic Ayurveda!
2. This chili powder is not only hot - as is the case on the market - but is also very tasty!
3. Absolute top quality. Highly recommended.