A particular form of capsicum causes intense eye pain and other unpleasant effects when it comes in contact with the face. (medlineplus.gov)
One form of capsicum is currently being studied as a drug for migraine , osteoarthritis , and other painful conditions. (medicinenet.com)
Annuum7
pinyin: zhǐtiānjiāo meaning "skyward-pointing chili pepper") is a type of cone pepper, a group of cone-shaped, medium-hot chili peppers within the species Capsicum annuum. (wikipedia.org)
The facing heaven pepper is type of cone pepper, a group within the species Capsicum annuum. (wikipedia.org)
Cone peppers are sometimes listed as a botanical variety, as Capsicum annuum var. (wikipedia.org)
Capsicum annuum L." Plants of the World Online. (wikipedia.org)
Applying a patch containing 8% capsaicin (Qutenza, NeurogesX Inc.), the active chemical in capsicum, reduces pain over 24 hours in people with this condition. (medlineplus.gov)
Some research shows that applying a cream or using a skin patch containing capsaicin, the active chemical found in capsicum, reduces pain in people with nerve damage caused by diabetes . (medicinenet.com)
Plaster3
Applying a plaster containing capsicum to specific points on the hand and forearm reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
Applying a plaster containing capsicum to specific points on the hand and forearm reduces the need for painkillers within the first 24 hours after surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
Some research shows that applying a plaster that contains capsicum to the back can reduce low back pain . (medicinenet.com)
Relieve2
Applying creams and lotions containing capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, can temporarily relieve chronic pain from several conditions. (medlineplus.gov)
Some people apply capsicum to relieve muscle spasms , for skin eruptions (prurigo nodularis), to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery, as a gargle for laryngitis , and to discourage thumb-sucking or nail-biting. (medicinenet.com)
Capsaicin8
Applying capsicum or capsaicin to the skin seems to help reduce back pain. (medlineplus.gov)
Applying capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, inside the nose can reduce the number and severity of cluster headaches. (medlineplus.gov)
Applying capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, inside the nose can reduce runny nose in people who do not have allergies or an infection. (medlineplus.gov)
Applying 0.025% capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, to the skin can improve symptoms of osteoarthritis. (medlineplus.gov)
Applying capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, to the skin can reduce pain from trauma. (medlineplus.gov)
Capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, is possibly safe when used short-term. (medlineplus.gov)
Some research shows that applying capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, inside the nose reduces the number and severity of cluster headaches . (medicinenet.com)
Research shows that applying capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum, inside the nose can reduce runny nose in people without allergies or an infection. (medicinenet.com)
Nerve1
Capsicum is commonly used for nerve pain and other painful conditions. (medlineplus.gov)
Chili pepper1
Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. (medlineplus.gov)
Osteoarthritis1
Some people apply capsicum to the skin for pain caused by shingles , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , fibromyalgia , diabetes , HIV , and a certain condition that causes facial pain ( trigeminal neuralgia ). (medicinenet.com)
Nose2
Capsicum can also be very irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat. (medlineplus.gov)
Some people put capsicum inside the nose to treat hay fever , migraine headache , cluster headache , and sinus infections ( sinusitis ). (medicinenet.com)
Taken by mouth2
Capsicum is possibly safe when taken by mouth as a medicine during the second half of the second trimester and during the third trimester. (medlineplus.gov)
Capsicum is taken by mouth for various problems with digestion including upset stomach , intestinal gas , stomach pain , diarrhea , and cramps . (medicinenet.com)
In this category we have Cone pepper ( Capsicum annum Var conoides ) and Bell pepper ( Capsicum annum Var grossum ). (co.ke)
Longum1
Under this species we have Chili pepper and Cayenne (Capsicum annum Var longum), African bird's eye chili (Capsicum fruitescens) and Cherry pepper (Capsicum annum Var ceraciforme). (co.ke)
Pepper2
Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. (medicinenet.com)
Capsicum assamicum, Bhoot Jolokia, Ghost pepper from Fremont, California-GSJUL2016/09 : 2 posts by 2 authors. (efloraofindia.com)