Fresh Capsicum, Color : Green

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An ancestral spice, capsicum (peppers) is a diverse and pungent edible fruit from any of the varieties within the Capsicum genus. With the known popular use of capsicum, multiculturally, and for generations around the globe, interest is developing in knowing about the medicinal benefits] of this natural plant food and culinary spice. Many people are familiar with the use of chili peppers in the preparation of spicy meals. What is it that makes the chili pepper spicy? The answer is capsaicin, an odorless, tasteless phytochemical, which produces the chili pepper’s heat. With the varieties of chili peppers available, it is important to know that the capsaicin content of each type of chili pepper varies and it is possible to get less heat and still receive the health benefits of the chili peppers’ active ingredient capsaicin. Capsaicin is found in the fleshy membrane of both sweet and hot peppers and in higher concentration in the seeds. This natural fruit may be used fresh or dried as a culinary spice, added to teas or taken in capsules to reap its medicinal benefits.
Capsicum Nutrition Facts :

• Using whole chili peppers from the Capsicum genus provides nutritional value, including high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A. These vitamins are best obtained from the fresh fruit. Capsicum chili harvested when red rather than orange or yellow have higher concentrations of these beneficial nutrients.
•  Other beneficial bioactive components of the capsicum chili are the content of flavonoids. Alkaloids and tannins are some of the other important bioactive compounds contained in it. Alkaloids work as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant agents.

Anti-inflammatory Agent :

• The phytochemical constituents of capsicum are shown to produce an anti-inflammatory response that alleviates peripheral neurogenic pain related to Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory disease of the bowels. Another example of peripheral neurogenic inflammation is a cutaneous pain of the skin. 
• Capsicum creams and balms are often massaged topically onto the skin with care taken to avoid open areas and mucous membranes. The burning effect of capsicum is felt when applied to the skin, which is caused by an inflammatory response of the peripheral nerve endings.
• But regular application deadens the sensory nerve endings and relieves chronic diabetic neurogenic pain. Some suggest that the anti-inflammatory effect of capsicum may also help alleviate pain related to arthritis. Its cream may be utilized as an option for treating this malady and many others.

Forms Mucilage :

• Capsicum contains tannins. Tannins are astringent and are often considered for their benefits when treating gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, dysentery, and other microbial disorders. 
• Gastric mucilage acts to protect the gastric lining and prevent peptic ulcer development. Studies suggest that it acts as a mucilage by increasing the production of gastric mucus and help treat peptic ulcer disease. 
• Intake of capsicum may increase the nasal drainage due to the presence of phytochemical capsaicin. Also, for this reason, it is beneficial to avoid touching the eyes or bodily mucus membranes during the preparation of capsicum peppers.
• Also, wash your hands thoroughly after preparation to avoid transferring volatile oils containing capsicum to these sensitive areas.

Prevents Cancer :

• Another bioactive effect of tannin contained in capsicum is in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Studies have shown that it has an inhibitory effect on many types of malignant cancers. These anti-tumor properties are most beneficial in treating pulmonary, hepatic, and gastric cancers. 
• The antioxidative effects of capsicum show a possibility of treatment for other types of cancer, such as hormone-related prostate cancer. The anti-cancer effect of capsicum is determined by the bioactive ability of the phytochemical capsaicin to inhibit cancer cell growth. Capsaicin also causes destruction of already damaged cellular structure in the human body.

Improves Heart Health :

• Studies on flavonoids have suggested that they are beneficial towards preventing coronary heart disease. 
• Capsicum is both warming and vasodilative. A suggested effect of the vasodilative properties of capsicum is the improvement of hypotension and decreased heart rate. 
• Vasodilatation allows for improved blood flow resulting in better oxygenation of organ tissues. This is most likely due to the tachykinins, a known bioactive ingredient in capsicum.

Antioxidant Agent : Many of the bioactive compounds of capsicum provide antioxidant effects. Improved vasodilatation allows for these antioxidant phytochemicals to circulate throughout the body. This allows it to protect and repair tissues and DNA damage.

Hypoglycemic : With the worldwide prevalence of diabetes, the consideration of capsicum as hypoglycemic medicine has provoked research into this matter. Some studies have indicated, though not yet concluded that it may stimulate insulin production which results in lower blood glucose. This would determine a possibility of capsicum being beneficial in preventing the onset of type II diabetes and its potential complications. The hypoglycemic benefits of capsicum are most concentrated when it is green.

Boosts Immunity : Capsicum contains vitamin C, which is valued as an immune supportive bioactive phytochemical. It helps in strengthening the immune system, repairing damaged brain tissues, and lowering the risk of oxidative stress, pediatric asthma, and cancer. It also improves bone health.

Treats Fibromyalgia : Many clinical trials show the effectiveness of capsicum for treating symptoms of fibromyalgia when applied topically. Those using capsicum topically stated beneficial effects in the improvement of sleep.

Treats Diabetic Neuropathy : A disease that often produces neurogenic pain is diabetes. Capsicum is shown to have a beneficial effect on diabetic neuropathic pain when applied topically. It works to deaden cutaneous nerve endings and reduces the pain.

Skin Care : Vitamins in the capsicum chili pepper are shown to have an antioxidant effect on cell tissues, which may improve skin health and prevent aging.

Relieves Menopausal Symptoms : Menopausal symptoms may also be relieved by the consumption of flavonoid-containing fruits such as capsicum chili.