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Plant Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)
Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
Medicinal Uses: Capsaicin has been used in topical ointments, nasal sprays, and dermal patches as an analgesic for minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, including arthritis, strains, and sprains.
Folklore: “Chili-heads” describe the pleasurable, euphoric effects of ingesting capsaicin and attribute this to the pain-stimulated release of endorphins.
Other fun facts: Guinness World Records described The Carolina Reaper in 2012 as the hottest chili in the world.
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