Bird's Eye Chili, Whole

Bulk Herbs: Bird's Eye Chili, Whole
Capsicum annuum (75,000 H.U. to 125,000 H.U.)

Format: Whole
Size: 1 oz package

Also Known as: Capsicum annuum, Bird Pepper

Farming Type: NA
Origin: India

The tiny Bird’s Eye Chili originated in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, The Philippines, and surrounding countries, but they can now be found all over the world. They are presumably called Bird’s Eye Chili because of their small round shape and because they have been spread by birds, which are not affected by the heat of the peppers. The Bird’s Eye are generally red at maturity, but may also be yellow, purple or black. They are very popular in cuisine from the areas mentioned above, and with heat almost similar to a Habanero they add quite a punch to many types of dishes, including pastas, soups, sauces, dips, and more.

Our bird’s eye chilis are typically between 75,000 – 125,000 HU and considered very pungent. The pungency of a chili pepper has historically been measured using the Scoville scale, which assigns heat units (SHU or HU) using a subjective assessment to determine the concentration of capsaicin in a pepper. Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers, responsible for the warming and occasional burning sensations felt. Developed by American pharmacist, Wilbur Scoville, the Scoville scale remains the most common way of classifying the heat of a pepper, although modern, lab-based testing methods are now being used.

The burning sensation of hot peppers is a reaction of the central nervous system to capsaicin; unlike horseradish, wasabi, garlic, ginger, and mustard, capsaicin only causes the sensation of damage, not real damage to tissues.

Note: Pepper in any of its form may be a irritant to the mucous membranes and caution should be exercised when handling. Don't touch your eyes with your hands after you have handled capsaicin in any form as painful burning may occur. Excessive use internally may result in gastro-intestinal upset.

In magick, Chili pepper is ruled by Mars and Fire. It is generally used to ensure fidelity of a partner and to break all kinds of curses. It can also be used (in small quantities) in love powders and potions to enhance and spice up a romance.

Keywords: Fidelity, Hex-breaking, Love

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