Paprika: uses, side effects, interactions

Benefits

What are the benefits of paprika?

Capsicum or better known as paprika is one of the fruits in the eggplant group. This fruit has a sweet and slightly spicy taste. Besides being used as a complement to cooking, paprika also has many health benefits.

The most famous benefits of peppers are to help treat various conditions of the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary arteries, clogged arteries, high cholesterol, and so on. Paprika is also often used as an external medicine to treat flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.

Many people apply peppers to the skin for pain from smallpox, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Sometimes peppers are also used as an external medicine for nerve pain (neuropathy) caused by diabetes and HIV, some types of nerve pain (neuralgia), and back pain.

The various benefits of peppers that have been mentioned above still need further research. That is why, always consult a doctor before you use paprika as herbal medicine.

How does it work?

There has not been enough research on how this herbal plant works. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for more information.

However, several studies have shown that the fruit of the paprika plant contains a chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin is believed to reduce the sensation of pain when applied to the skin, and can protect against bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which is one of the causes of indigestion.

Dose

The information provided below is not a substitute for medical recommendations. Always consult your herbalist or doctor before taking this medicine.

What is the usual dosage for paprika for adults?

The dosage of herbal plants varies for each patient because it depends on age, health, and several other conditions. Herbal plants are not always safe to use. Therefore, always consult with herbalists or doctors to get the right dosage.

In what forms is paprika available?

This herbal plant is available in the following dosage forms:

• Capsule
• Tablet
• Cream
• Gel
• Lotion
• Spray (spray)
• Fluid

Side effects

What side effects can paprika cause

Although the health benefits of peppers are not in doubt, it does not mean that these herbs do not have side effects. Some of the side effects of paprika as medicine are:

• A hot sensation appears
• Itchy
• Dry skin
• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling where applied

If eaten or drunk as medicine, paprika can also cause side effects such as:

• Stomach ache
• Stomach cramps
• Diarrhea
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Sweating

Not everyone experiences these side effects. There are several other side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about the side effects of this medicine please consult your herbalist or doctor.

Security

What should I know before consuming paprika?

In order for you to get the benefits of paprika effectively, there are a number of things that you should pay attention to before using this herb as medicine, namely:

• Watch for progress in symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, psoriasis, or shingles if you are using peppers for these conditions.
• You also need to monitor your blood pressure and watch for signs such as coughing, shortness of breath, or other breathing problems.
• Use it as a topical medicine as soon as the pain strikes.
• The hot and stinging sensation that many people feel with paprika topping medicine should decrease after repeated use.

The regulations governing the use of herbal plants are less stringent than the regulations for medicinal use. Further research is needed to determine its safety. Before using herbal plants, make sure the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your herbalist and doctor for more information.

How safe is peppers?

Don't use peppers if you have stomach ulcers. irritable bowel syndrome , and colitis. Do not use peppers in children or women who are breastfeeding until more research is available.

Interaction

What kinds of interactions might occur when I eat peppers?

This herbal supplement may interact with your other current medications or your current medical condition. Consult your herbalist or doctor before using it. Paprika should not be used in combination with Monoamineoxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or antihypertensive drugs.

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