Capsicum

Synonym: Chilli,Red pepper,Spanish pepper
Botanical Source: Capsicum consist of the dried ripe fruit of capsicum frutescence
Family: solanaceae

Morphology
Form: Oblong,conical,obtuse and two celled
Colour: Dull orange red to brownish red, inferior calyx and straight slender pedicelSeeds 3-4mm(l);loose or attached to a thin reddish dissepiment
Odour: Characteristic
Taste: Pungant
Size: 12-25mm(l) and up to 7mm maximum(w)

Active Constituents

Pungent phenolic component
Capsinoids,amixture of 5 isomeric acid amides-capsacin(70%) – homo capsacin- D hydro capsacin-homo dihydro capsaicin-nordihydro capsacin
Carotinoids(.12-.35%) , Ascorbic acid(.1-.5%) , Fixed oil,flavonoids

Uses:

1.Carminative
2.Nerve stimulent
3.Increase in the capilarity of blood vessel
4.Source of vitamine-C