DIMAPUR: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today released the special cover on the "Naga Mircha" by India Post Office.
Notably, now the Hottest chilly in the world, recognized with GI tag in 2008, will be now going places.
Taking to his Twitter Handle CM Rio wrote, "Released a Special Cover in the presence of my colleagues Shri @KaitoAye, Shri @MmhonlumoKikon and Postmaster General, NE-II Region Shri Som Kamei. I thank @IndiaPostOffice for the initiative to release a Special Cover on the "Naga Mircha" as a GI-tagged product.
Interesting Facts of Naga Mircha
Why the Name, "Bhut Jolokia" or Ghost Chilli"? Naga Chilli is so hot that when you eat it, you wish you were dead and had become a ghost for no mortal can withstand its heat for up to 30 minutes before subsiding.
Guinness World Records –World's hottest chilli pepper, 2007.
Chilli Grenades –Naga Chilli was used as chilli grenades to immobilize terrorists and other criminal suspects.
Pest Repellent –Ghost Chilli smothered on fences and walls even ward off elephants.
Health Benefits of Naga Mircha
Ghost Chilli, the hottest chilli on the earth when consumed in very small quantity.
Instantly clears Blocked Nose and Mucus Membrane in the stomach and in respiratory passages.
Stimulate appetite.
Helps to clear lungs.
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