Red Chilli Red Chilli have a characteristic pugent taste. It is free from foreign taste & Flavour including raincidity & mustiness. The Whole chilli & powder vary in colour from drak blackish red to orangish yellow according to the variety. Red Chilli has been used since ancient times not only as a traditional medicine but also as a natural colorant. The medicinal properties of Red chilli make it popular in both ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments.