Capsicum

Common name

pepper

ID

HD0110

Scientific name of the plant

Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum annuum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum baccatum, Capsicum pubescens, Capsicum minimum

Anatomical part for use

fruit

Human use

Pain and inflammation

Summary

Capsicum () is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their chili pepper or bell pepper fruit.

Evidence Level

Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)

Hepatotoxicity Description

N/A

Relevant Public Information

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