The Basics On Capsicum
What is Capsicum?
Large group of plants consisting primarily of the pepper family, including chili peppers.
What are other names for Capsicum?
CAPSICUM ANNUUM and CAPSICUM ANNUUM EXTRACT
What is Capsicum used for?
The following functions have been reported for the Capsicum-derived ingredients. Antidandruff agent – Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract Antifungal agent – Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract Antimicrobial agent – Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract Antioxidant – Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract Cosmetic astringent – Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract External analgesic – Capsaicin Hair conditioning agent – Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract Skin conditioning agent – miscellaneous – Capsicum Annuum Extract,Capsicum Annuum Resin, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Powder, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Capsaicin Skin protectant – Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
How Capsicum is classified
Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Capsicum during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Capsicum During Pregnancy
What we know about using Capsicum while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Capsicum from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
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Products where you might find Capsicum
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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