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Medicinal

Traditional Herbal Medicine Registration (THMR).

Other use

Capsaicin is a component of many disabling and riot control sprays because of its acute irritant effect; makes the eyes water and producing burning sensations in the eyes, nose and mouth
Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

Toxicity

Toxic as capsaicin can be highly irritant and painful to eyes and mouth. Smaller doses are an important ingredient in hot foods, such as chilli dishes
Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

Capsicum annuum 'Apache'

Family: SOLANACEAE
Genus: Capsicum
Species: annuum
Cultivar: 'Apache'
Common names: Chilli Pepper
Distribution summary: S.U.S.A, C.& W.S. America, Bahamas
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal, toxic, traditional herbal registration


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