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Chile-based folk remediesPosted Feb 13th 2006 5:04PM by Nick VagnoniFiled under: Fruit, Magazines, The History of...Fiery-Foods.com recently featured a fascinating and thorough article by Fiery-Foods and BBQ editor Dave
DeWitt. The article examines uses of chiles around the world to treat a variety of ailments from headaches to
hemorrhoids. The piece opens with a discussion of how many cultures also use the sting of chile pods as a means of
disciplining unruly children. Also included is mention of a chile eyewash used by some to simulate conjunctivitis and
avoid hard labor. There are several recipes for chile-based tonics, syrups and ointments included throughout DeWitt's
article. None, of course, are intended as medical treatments or advice. [Photo: Nick Vagnoni]
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