Capsicum Effects, Dosage, and Side Effects African Pepper; Bird Pepper; Capsicum annuum; Capsicum frutescens; Chili Pepper; Goat's Pod; Mexican Chillies; Paprika; Red Pepper; Tabasco Pepper; Zanzibar Pepper
Capsicum is a genus of plants from the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Some of the members of Capsicum are used as spices, vegetables, and medicines. The fruit of Capsicum plants is commonly known as chile pepper or just pepper.
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... Although capsicum may cause heartburn for many individuals, its most common oral use is to treat digestive complaints such as colic, gas, indigestion, and poor appetite. Chemicals in capsicum have been shown to increase not only the amount of acid the stomach produces, but also the blood flow in the lining of the stomach and intestines. Both these effects may improve digestion, but they may also irritate the stomach. ...
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Capsicum frutescens is a species of chile pepper that includes the following ...
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- African Pepper (Drug Digest)
- Bird Pepper (Drug Digest)