Abstract
Mexico is the center of origin and diversification of domesticated chile (Capsicum annuum L.). Chile is conceived and employed as both food and medicine in Mexico. In this context, the objective of this paper is to describe and analyze the cultural role of chile as food and as medicine for the body and soul in different cultures of Mexico.
Translated title of the contribution | Chile (Capsicum spp.) como un continuo en Alimento-Medicina en México multiétnico: Chile (Capsicum spp.) como un continuo en Alimento-Medicina en México multiétnico |
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Original language | English |
Article number | 10 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 19 Oct 2021 |