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capsicum — Definition

Kırmızıbiber / capsicum
Capsicum is a type of plant belonging to Solanaceae family and is used as a spice of fruits. The active component is used in topical analgesic creams and patches due to the properties of capsaicin, painkillers. Capsaicin reduces pain signals by stimulating TRPV1 receptors in the skin and is effective in the treatment of conditions such as neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis.
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🇹🇷 Kırmızıbiber
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🇬🇧 capsicum
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❓ What is Kırmızıbiber?
Kırmızıbiber; capsicum is a type of plant belonging to Solanaceae family and is used as a spice of fruits. The active component is used in topical analgesic creams and patches due to the properties of capsaicin, painkillers. Capsaicin reduces pain signals by stimulating TRPV1 receptors in the skin and is effective in the treatment of conditions such as neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis.
❓ What is capsicum in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "capsicum" is Kırmızıbiber.
❓ Which medical field is Kırmızıbiber related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.