The Health Benefits Of Cameroon Pepper.

Cameroon pepper is a variety of Capsicum chinense that is widely used in Nigeria to cook due to its exceptional heat and unique flavour. It is also called Nsukka pepper and Ghana pepper in West Africa and yellow lantern chili in English-speaking markets.

Cameroon pepper is yellow in colour when fresh but turns brown when dried. Like all peppers, Cameroon pepper contains capsaicin, an active component that is responsible for its hotness and most of its medicinal properties. Though it is commonly used for culinary purposes, Cameroon pepper has the following medicinal properties;

• Anti-bacterial
• Carminative
• Digestive aid
• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory

Cameroon pepper has the following nutritional content;

• Minerals like manganese, iron, potassium,
• Vitamins A, C and K
• Rich in fiber
• Rich in lycopene which has antioxidant properties

Some health benefits of Cameroon pepper.

• To relieve pain
• To increase metabolic rate and burn calories
• To prevent indigestion
• To boost eye health
• To prevent bloating caused by intestinal gas
• To relieve nasal and chest congestion
• To improve cardiovascular health

You don’t need to use a lot of Cameroon pepper while cooking because of its spiciness. Capsaicin is believed to also possess anti-cancer properties and increase metabolic rate. Cameroon pepper helps in treating many ailments simply by using it to cook regularly.

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