Capsicum annuum

CAPSICUM

Slimming
Digestion
Cholesterol

Native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Capsicum annuum was cultivated by indigenous civilizations long before the arrival of Europeans. It is renowned for its digestive properties and for stimulating the metabolism. Read the detailed description

Our references

Capsicum annuum
Plant extract

>2% capsaicinoides

Fruit

Capsicum annuum
Plant extract

4/1

Fruit

Capsicum annuum
Plant extract

>0,5% capsaicinoids

Fruit

Capsicum annuum
Plant extract

>1% capsaicinoides

Fruit

Regulations
and analysis

Identification : TLC

Data on traditional use

Monographie Canada :

  • Aids digestion
  • Helping to keep the ring road moving
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Capsicum annuum

Detailed description

The capsicum fruit, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum, is a plant native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It is distinguished by its colorful fruits, which range in hue from green to red, yellow and orange, and in shape from small and round to long and slender.

Capsicums were cultivated and used by the indigenous civilizations of Central America long before the arrival of Europeans. It was used as a condiment to enhance the flavor of dishes, thanks to its pungent taste due to capsaicin, the main active compound. It is used for its stimulating, digestive and antioxidant properties. The fruit is also rich in carotenoids and flavonoids.

Capsaicin is known to help relieve muscle and joint pain, particularly when applied topically. It stimulates and increases energy metabolism.