Bell pepper is originated in South America and was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus.
In Yakuzen, bell pepper is categorized as a hot-natured food, meaning that it warms up your organs and promotes Qi flow, and it's thought that bell pepper can help you prevent/remove blood stasis caused by the cold weather.

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Warm (温)
Channels – Heart (心), Spleen (脾)
Flavor – Pungent (辛)

How does bell pepper help you?

1. Warm up your spleen and stomach and dispel cold.
2. Improve Qi flow and blood circulation.
3. Improve your appetite and digestion.

Good for the following symptoms

1. Pains caused by sensitivity to cold
2. Poor appetite
3. Indigestion

Japanese home dishes with bell pepper

1. Piiman No Nikuzume (Stuffed bell pepper)
   Benefits - Nourish Qi / Improve vital energy flow and blood circulation / Increase appetite / Relieve a stiff back / Relieve stress

Ingredients
Bell pepper, chicken mince, onion, curry powder, salt, black pepper

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Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen food therapy.