Capsicum annum Linn.
Capsicum annum Linn. belongs to Solanaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Filfil Ahmar, Satta, Satta Masri.
The English name for this herb is Chillies.
The Urdu names for this herb are Filfil Surkh, Lal Mirch, Merchakay, Mirchon, Surkh Mirch.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Capsicum annum Linn.'s Fruit are Absorbent, Aphrodisiac, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Counter-Irritant, Diuretic, Irritant, Rubefacient, Sialagogue, Stomach Tonic, Vesicant.
Indications
The indications of Capsicum annum Linn.'s Fruit are Lumbago, Hoarseness, Cholera, Intermittent Fever, Shingles, Atonic Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite, Osteoarthritis, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Backache, Rheumatism, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetic Neuropathy, Headache (Phlegmatic Origin), Bursitis.
The indications of Capsicum annum Linn.'s Fruit (powder) are Insect Bite, Dog Bite.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Capsicum annum Linn.'s Fruit is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 0.500 – 1.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- CAPSIONCEDAR PHARMA
- KAPSINCEDAR PHARMA
- TILA MUQAVI SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Capsicum annum Linn. is used in the preparation of Jawarishat Preparations, Laooq Preparations.
Substitutes
No information regarding Capsicum annum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Capsicum annum Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Capsicum annum Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Capsicum annum Linn.. (work in progress)