Chilli powder: Cayenne pepper

Family name: Solanaceae
Botanical name: Capsicum Frutescens

Named after its origin in the Cayenne region of French Guyana.

Culinary uses:  as a seasoning in savoury biscuits, cheese, egg dishes and in some curries. In Mexican, Asian, Indian and Southern cooking, among others. It also gained prominence with the Banting diet. Just a pinch adds a sweet-spicy heat to an entire pot of beans, enchilada sauce, fried chicken, or even mac n' cheese and gives a little kick for dry-rubs for meat and seafood.

Heat : +- 3/10 (heat is subjective)

Medicinal: high in Vit A, C  and antioxidants.  It aids digestion and improves circulation and may reduce cholestrol, blood fat/lipid levels and help decrease obesity. It lowers blood pressure, helps reduce appetite and has pain-relieving properties for eg : arthritis.  Heals muscle, joint pain and damaged tissue. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and decreases plaque formation in artery walls.