According to a new study conducted by an Indian researcher, flavour-potent chilli can help in easing walloping cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes. 

According to Kiran Ahuja, who is a research fellow at the University Of Tasmania School Of Life Science, chillies have the potential to replace aspirin. According to Kiran, chillies and aspirin can be combined as a medication for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. 

"Aspirin... has a nasty side effect, which causes stomach bleeding in patients," said Ahuja. 

The university research team is investigating the biological activity of two of its active ingredients - capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin. 

This has proved that capsaicinoid has the ability to lower the level of glucose and insulin in blood, prevent arteriosclerosis and blood clots and that too, without the irritating side effects of medications. 

This work on blood coagulation follows Ahuja's earlier investigations that showed a potential role of chilli in prevention of diabetes and formation of fatty deposits on artery walls. 

This research has proved that chillies can be used for replacing the current medication or can be used in combination with the medication. 

Pro vice-chancellor for research Johanna Laybourn-Parry, a professor, said despite the provision of multiple medical treatments, cardiovascular disease remains one of the biggest causes of death. 

"Cardiovascular disease continues to generate a considerable burden on population in terms of illness and disability and the development of improved methods for prevention and treatment are essential," Laybourn-Parry added. 

These findings were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.