Capsicum annum. Kader Kochi.

Synonyms

Cayenne pepper, Chilli, Paprika, Banana pepper, Hot pepper, Sweet pepper, Chinese mustard.

Constituents   

Evergreen perennial plant. Height 1 meter. Plant contains capsaicin, volatile oil, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, resin, and fixed oil.

Therapeutics

This is medicine for gastric atony (Hydrastis, Nux vomica).

It is medicine for diabetes mellitus.

It is medicine for weakness following alcoholic drinks.

It is a circulatory stimulant, and aphrodisiac (Nux vomica).

It is a rubefacient.

It is remedy for excessive salivation and lachrymation. 

It had been used as insecticide.

Dose

1 to 2 drops.

Dilution.