Chile-based folk remedies

by Nick Vagnoni, Posted Feb 13th 2006 @ 5:04PM

Fiery-Foods.com recently featured a fascinating and thorough article by Fiery-Foods and BBQ editor Dave DeWitt. The article examines uses of chiles around the world to treat a variety of ailments from headaches to hemorrhoids. The piece opens with a discussion of how many cultures also use the sting of chile pods as a means of disciplining unruly children. Also included is mention of a chile eyewash used by some to simulate conjunctivitis and avoid hard labor. There are several recipes for chile-based tonics, syrups and ointments included throughout DeWitt's article. None, of course, are intended as medical treatments or advice.

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