Ghost Pepper Ground Powder (Capsicum Chinense x Capsicum Frutescens)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Ghost Pepper Ground Powder (Capsicum Chinense x Capsicum Frutescens) HERB COMMON NAME :  Ghost Pepper HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Capsicum Chinense x Capsicum Frutescens OTHER NAMES :  Bhut Jolokia, Bih Zôlôkia, Naga Jolokia, Tezpur Chili, Umorok, King Chili, King Cobra Chili FAMILY :  Solanacea Element: Fire Planet: Mars Day: Tuesday Direction: South Zodiac Sign: Aries Chakra: 3rd Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) Energy: Yang Gender: Masculine Rune: Tiwaz Tarot: the Emperor tarot Spirit Animal: serpent (snake), wasp, fire ant, scorpion Candle Color: Red Sabbat or Holiday: Litha / the Summer Solstice / Midsomer (btw. June 19 – 24) ; Lammas / Lughnasadh (Aug 1) ; the Lunar Eclipse ; the Full Buck Moon (July) Deity or God / Goddess Association: Mars, Shango, Athena, Hephaestus, Ogun, Aries, Legba, Odin, Tyr   Parts Used:  Fruit (pepper) Description:  CAUTION!! HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE! When handling, always use gloves, a mask, and protective eye cover to avoid skin and eye contact. Wash skin thoroughly after use. Do not touch eyes or face when handling! Extremely Hot & Spicy! Fumes from powders may get into the air if not working in a well-ventilated room. Work with a fan and open windows. Ghost Pepper average about 1,000,000 SHU (up to 2,000,000) on the Scoville Heat Scale (avg 1/16 of pure capsaicin), compared to habañero that has up to 350,000 SHU and jalapeño that has around 8,000 SHU. In 2007, Ghost Pepper was formally dubbed the hottest chile pepper in the world by Guinness World Records. However, the title was later superseded by the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper in 2011, the Carolina Reaper in 2013, then the Pepper X in 2023. In Assam, Ghost Pepper is known as Bih Zôlôkia, which translates to ‘poison chile pepper’. Ghost Pepper is often used in military-grade pepper spray and hand grenades to control rioters and disperse mobs. In 2015, grenades made from Ghost peppers were successfully used by the Indian Army to flush out a terrorist hiring in a cave. In northeastern India, the peppers are smeared on fences or incorporated in smoke bombs as a safety precaution to keep wild elephants at a distance. It is 170 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. The heat is blinding nova-level, but in small doses it offers a very intriguing tingle that mixes well in chili recipes, salsa, sauces, soups, marmalades, milk-based dishes and desserts, and chocolate desserts. Just a pinch, literally an extremely tiny pinch, is more than enough for any dish. Ghost Pepper derives its pleasantly sharp appetizing flavor and extreme heat from capsaicin and other capsaicinoids. Unlike most peppers, Ghost Peppers produce capsaicin in vesicles not only in the placenta around the seeds but also throughout the fruit. Capsaicin contains antioxidants called phytochemicals that lower free radicals in the body and can prevent illness. The heat from capsaicin-containing peppers has been used to help clear nasal passages for people with sinus infections. Some studies have shown that Ghost Peppers can provide relief of migraine and headaches, and even ease arthritis symptoms. The capsaicin found in Ghost Peppers also kills bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, easing associated abdominal pain, discomfort, and diarrhea. Like all hot peppers, Ghost Peppers can help speed up metabolism, which may contribute to weight loss. It has also been shown to increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, which may also help with weight loss. To ease pain associated with ingesting too much Ghost Pepper, drink a glass of MILK (NOT water or alcohol) and/or eat some ice cream. Eat some bread or other carbs. Alternatively, drink something acidic. The burning sensation generally intensifies over 10-15 minutes and starts to subside after 30-40 minutes. If burning results from contact with the skin, immediately wash with cold water and dish soap several times, then soak in milk, or even yogurt, sour cream, or ice cream. Be extremely careful to avoid contact with the eyes. But if you do touch them, soak a towel in milk and hold it on the eyes. Historical Uses:  sinus infection, migraine, headache, arthritis, stomach ulcers, metabolism, weight loss, obesity Mystical Attributes:  Similar to the Evil Eye, as a charm Ghost Peppers are believed to protect the bearer from the envy and harmful intent of others. In Italy, it is a traditional charm used to prevent hurtful gossip and envious tongues. In HooDoo, Ghost Pepper is used in Hot Foot Powders and Goofer Dusts to drive away unwanted people. Other ingredients sometimes found in these powders are salt, black pepper, sulfur, even snake shed, fire ants, wasp’s nests, and graveyard dirt. These are variations of a traditional West African HooDoo powder called ‘walkin foot’. This was used to control a person’s movements and included dirt from a person’s foot tracks, then was ritually sprinkled into or on their shoes and into their foot tracks to guide them into a different direction. Hot Foot, or “Walkin Foot”, powder was also placed into a bottle, along with a piece of paper with the enemy’s name written on it, then thrown into the river to guide them away. Mystical Intentions:  protection from envy, protection from gossip, protection from harm, warding away unwanted visitors, drive away enemies and troublemakers, banishing negative people, warding off evil, sympathetic magick, war magick, wrath, power, survival, victory in battle, home protection, boundaries, compelling Taste & Smell:  Ghost Peppers have a very distinctive pungent smell and a very enjoyable sweet fruity flavor. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Ghost Pepper is a hybrid chile pepper originating from northeast India (specifically Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland). It is a hybrid of Capsicum Chinense and Capsicum Frutescens. The plant height varies from 45-120 cm (17 – 47 inches). Leaves measure 10.65-14.25 cm in length and 5.4-7.5 cm wide. The ripe Ghost Pepper fruit measures 6 – 8.5 cm (2.4 – 3.3 inches) in length, 2.5 – 3 cm (1 – 1.2 inches) in width, with a slight taper, and the most common variety ripens from green to red (more rare varieties to orange, yellow, or chocolate). The texture of the skin is wrinkled and pocked. Ghost Pepper pods are unique among peppers because of their characteristic shape and very thin skin. In peak growing season with ideal conditions, just 1 plant can produce as many as 200 individual peppers. Ghost Pepper is best grown in climates with high heat and humidity. The seeds are planted about 2 feet apart in warm soil and full sun, take about 35 days to germinate at 32-38°C, and about 100 days to mature from the time they are planted. When the peppers turn from green to red (or another bright color), they are ready to be harvested. Harvesting must be done with extreme care because of the heat of the fruit. It is highly recommended to wear protective eye goggles, gloves, and a mask. Contraindications & Toxicity: CAUTION!! HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE! When handling, always use gloves, a mask, and protective eye cover to avoid skin and eye contact. Wash skin thoroughly after use. Do not touch eyes or face when handling! Extremely Hot & Spicy! Fumes from powders may get into the air if not working in a well-ventilated room. Work with a fan and open windows. May cause an extreme burning sensation in the mouth, throat, and stomach. May cause mouth ulcers or boils, and a burning sensation in the anus as well as other organs. May cause stomach upset, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, difficulty breathing, and increased heart rate. Ingesting large amounts of Ghost Pepper in a short amount of time can cause seizures, heart attack, and can be fatal.   Constituents:  Capsaicin     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. Some may also not be safe for topical application, or even be safe to touch while unprotected. 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