Capsicum frutescens
| Noun | 1. |  Capsicum frutescens - plant bearing very hot medium-sized oblong red peppers; grown principally in the Gulf Coast states for production of hot sauce |
| 单词 | capsicum frutescens | |||
| 释义 | Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum frutescenscayenneHerbal medicineA shrub, the fruit of which has both culinary and medicinal use; it contains capsaicin (an alkaloid), carotenoids, flavonoids, pungent principles, vitamins A and C, and volatile oil; it is antibacterial, diaphoretic, haemostatic, a stimulant, and is used topically as a counter-irritant for joint and muscle pain, neuralgias, low back pain, rheumatic pain and sprains; internally, cayenne is a cardiotonic and used for colds and respiratory complaints, indigestion, toothaches, hangovers and fatigue, especially in the elderly. Toxicity Excess cayenne may cause indigestion and vomiting. Capsicum frutescens
Synonyms for Capsicum frutescens
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