Capsicum (Hot Chili Peppers and Sweet Bell Peppers) - Botanical Medicines

Capsicum (Hot Chili Peppers and Sweet Bell Peppers)

The fruit of hot chili peppers and sweet bell peppers contain high levels of capsaicin, the chemical that provides the “heat” and vitamin C. The health benefits, according to the March 1995 issue of UC Berkeley Wellness Letter , include weight loss, treating indigestion, ulcers, hemorrhoids, cancer, blood cholesterol, and blood clotting.