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Aleppo Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Culinary Spice, Circulatory

Aleppo pepper is a mildly spicy chili flake (warmer than paprika, gentler than cayenne). It’s mostly a culinary spice but fits warming digestion and circulation traditions.

Key Benefits

Adds gentle heat for warming meals.
Traditionally used in circulation-warming food routines (educational use).
Can support appetite and digestion comfort for some people.

Common Issues It May Help With

Sluggish digestion routines (traditional food use).
Cold-feeling appetite routines (traditional use).
General culinary wellness routines.

How To Use (Simple)

Food: sprinkle on eggs, soups, meats, vegetables.
Blend: pairs well with garlic, lemon, and olive oil.
Tea: not typical—best used as food.

Taste / Notes

Warm, slightly fruity, mild heat.

Evidence Level

General capsaicin/spice research; mostly culinary use.

Cautions

Can irritate reflux if sensitive.

Interactions

No major known interactions in culinary use.

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