Burning in hands after cutting chili? Here are some easy and effective home remedies:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Chili Burn Treatment: The use of chili is common in Indian food, without it the taste of many dishes seems incomplete, but often after cutting pungent chilli, there is a strong irritation in the hands which bothers for a long time. Sometimes this irritation increases so much that it becomes difficult to do any other work.

Indeed, chillies have a chemical called ‘capsicin’, which gives it pungency. When we cut chili, this chemical comes in contact with our skin and causes irritation and warmth. The good news is that you do not have to tolerate this irritation. There are some things in your kitchen that can give immediate relief from this irritation.

Home remedies to calm hands irritation:

• Cold Milk or Curd: This is one of the most effective measures. Dairy products contain a protein called ‘Kesin’ that helps neutralize the effect of capsicin. In case of burning sensation, keep your hands immersed in cold milk or curd bowl for some time. This will give you coolness and comfort immediately.
• Aloe vera gel: Aloe vera is known for its medicinal and cooling properties.[ मिर्च काटने के बाद हाथों में होने वाली जलन को शांत करने के लिए एलोवेरा जेल बहुत असरदार है] Just rub a little gel on your hands and rub it lightly, irritation will reduce.
• Apply honey: Honey is not only sweet in taste, but it also helps in reducing skin irritation. If you feel burning, massage with a little honey in your hands and then wash it.
• Use of Lemon: The use of lemon is an old recipe to calm hand irritation. You can cut a piece of lemon and rub it on your hands. Its acidic nature can help neutralize the capsicin.
• Desi Ghee: This is a tried method. Before cutting the chilli, applying a little desi ghee on the hands reduces the possibility of burning sensation. If there is irritation, then after applying ghee later, it provides relief.

Some other ways to avoid irritation:

• Wearing gloves (gloves) when cutting chili is the best way.
• You can use scissors instead of a knife to cut chili, so that the chillies do not come in direct exposure to the skin.
• If there is more irritation, then dipping hands in ice cold water also provides relief.

By adopting these easy home remedies, you can avoid sharp burning sensation after cutting chili and enjoy your favorite sharp dishes without any trouble.