Febrile

Chili peppers can really burn.  Indeed, a large bite into a Jalapeno or Habanero can send you into a near febrile panic. But there is no cause for alarm. The pepper won’t burn a hole in your stomach — quite the opposite. Chili peppers have been shown to kill harmful bacteria in the stomach and stimulate excretion of protective juices. They are linked to reduced risk of ulcers. They also reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, lower cholesterol, decrease triglyceride levels, clear congestion, and more.

Febrile (pronounced “FEEB-rəl”)

Of, relating to, or characterized by fever.

Synonyms

feverish, fiery, delirious, pyretic

Source

Whole Foods: Cayenne Pepper |  Image Credit