Capsicum annuum Sweet pepper (Solanaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Capsicum annuum
Sweet pepper
Evergreen perennial
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The Capsicum annuum plant species is found in Probably native of the Tropics, but the original habitat is obscure. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet pepper.

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Latin Name:  Capsicum annuum
Common Name:  Sweet pepper
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Pungent-fruited peppers may cause painful irritation when used in excess, or after accidental contact with the eyes[238]. Although no reports have been seen for this species, many plants in this family produce toxins in their leaves. The sap of the plant can cause the skin to blister[200].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Medicinal Information: The fruit of the hot, pungent cultivars is antihaemorrhoidal when taken in small amounts, antirheumatic, antiseptic, diaphoretic, digestive, irritant, rubefacient, sialagogue and tonic[7, 238]. It is taken internally in the treatment of the cold stage of fevers, debility in convalescence or old age, varicose veins, asthma and digestive problems[238]. Externally it is used in the treatment of sprains, unbroken chillblains, neuralgia, pleurisy etc[238]. It is an effective sea-sickness preventative[7].

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