A number of capsicum-based products, including teas and capsules, are promoted for their health benefits, including as a claimed cancer treatment.
Rodent studies have shown that capsicum may have some effectiveness against cancer.
The police used capsicum spray to push the protesters back from the consulate.
Capsicum crops show a similar fruit effect, but generally with no, or very little, foliar symptom.
All other varieties of hot capsicum are called chilli.
Capsicum in the form of either a gel or a plaster cast has been found to reduce pain and increase function.
Tomatoes, capsicums (sweet or hot peppers), also vegetable marrows (zucchini) may be prepared in this way.
Feeding fowls large amounts of capsicum peppers for example, tends to result in red or deep orange yolks.
