9 Things To Know About Bhut Jolokia, The World's Spiciest Chilly9 Things To Know About Bhut Jolokia, The World's Spiciest ChillyImage Credits: Canva 1. Bhut Jolokia gets its name from "bhut" or ghost as its heat sneaks up on you like a ghost. Image Credits: Canva 2. Bhut jolokia or ghost pepper is 417 times spicier than the mild jalapeno. Image Credits: Canva 3. The Indian government once used these spicy chillies to make military grade smoke bombs. Image Credits: Canva 4. Ghost peppers are often used to make chilli powders and chilli flakes. Image Credits: Canva 5. It is one of the spiciest chillies in the world ranking 1,000,000 + Scoville Heat Units.Image Credits: Canva 6. They are known to cure migranes and sinus issues. Image Credits: Canva 7. They are so spicy that they are often handled with gloves. Image Credits: Canva 8. Bhut Jolokia is a popular ingredient in the North East, especially in Assamese and Naga cuisines. Image Credits: Canva 9. It is sometimes used to make pepper spray for self protection. Image Credits: Canva