A pinch of dried chili pepper is sometimes added to an infusion of mild herbs (such as linden or chamomile) for its traditional warming effect. Allow to steep for a few minutes before straining carefully. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried chili pepper is infused in a neutral vegetable oil for several weeks, then strained. This oil was traditionally used in gentle friction on muscular or joint areas, always in very small quantities and never on sensitive skin. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried chili pepper is reduced to a fine powder and used in very small quantities in culinary preparations, according to traditional Latin American uses, to enhance dishes and stimulate digestion. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried or powdered chili pepper can be found in grocery stores, markets, and herbalist shops; it also grows easily in gardens or pots in regions with mild climates.
The fruits are harvested at full maturity, generally from late summer to early autumn, when they have reached their final color.