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Capsicum Annum

English Name:- Red chili/ Capsicum

Botanical Name:- Capsicum annun.

Family:- SOLANCEAE

Parts- Used:- Fruits.

Habit:- A small herb with swollen nodes and purple stem, White axillary flowers.

Taste:- Pungent-Acrid.

Chemical Constituents:- Fruit contains Amino acids, Ascorbic acid, Folic acid, Glutathion, Citric acid, Glyceric, Mallic, Mallonic, Oxalic, Quinic, Shikimic, Succinic acids, Biflavonoid, Carotenes, Capsanthin, Cryptocapsin, Capsorubin diester, Lutein, Neoxanthin, Phytoene, Phytofluence, Violaaxanthin, Capsaicin, Capsicidin, Capsicosin, Alpha-amyrin, Cholesterol. 

Actions:- Inflammatory, Anti diarrhoeal, Carminative, Stimulant.

Used In:- Paste fruits applied on Carbuncle and burns, these are useful in diarrhoea, dyspepsia and is stomachic, Dried fruits burn in hot oil the oil is useful in Eczema joints pain, dog bite and insect bite. 

• Capsicums are rich in nutrients, Vitamins and minerals essential for good health.
• It is beneficial in preventing diabetes and diabetic neuropathic pain by stimulating insulin production which lowers blood glucose.
• This herb helps to alleviates pain related to arthritis and crohn’s disease.
• This herb gives relief from the symptoms of menopause and fibromyalgia.
• This herb is also beneficial in treating peptic ulcers disease and damaged brain tissue. 
• It helps to improve skin health and reduces the symptoms of early ageing.
• This herb Aids in treating pulmonary hepatic and gastric

Usages 

• Capsicums are rich in nutrients, Vitamins and minerals essential for good health.
• It is beneficial in preventing diabetes and diabetic neuropathic pain by stimulating insulin production which lowers blood glucose.
• This herb helps to alleviates pain related to arthritis and crohn’s disease.
• This herb gives relief from the symptoms of menopause and fibromyalgia.
• This herb is also beneficial in treating peptic ulcers disease and damaged brain tissue. 
• It helps to improve skin health and reduces the symptoms of early ageing.
• This herb Aids in treating pulmonary hepatic and gastric cancers.
• Reduces risk of oxidative stress, pediatric, asthma and coronary heart diseases.
• Aids in treating gastro intestinal disorders and in improving bone health.
• It improves blood flow and increases oxygenation of organ tissues.
• It has a beneficial effect in repairing tissue proteins and DNA as well.
• Dried capsicums are burnt in hot oil. This oil is useful in curing eczema, joint pain and 
• The dried capsicums are boiled in water and this water is used to kill bedbugs. 
• The paste of dried red capsicums is applied at the place of dog-bite. 

A word of caution

Avoid touching capsicums with eyes and bodily mucus membranes and other sensitive areas as they cause burning. Wash hands thoroughly after using them. 

Disclaimer

Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs provided on the site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses and properties of this herb have not been validated by the FDA. If you have any serious health concern you should consult with your health care practitioner before self administering this herb.