Cockspur Pepper

Capsicum baccatum

Evidence: TFamily: Solanaceae

Pregnancy:Likely safeNursing:Likely safeChildren:Caution

Central American topical analgesic and circulatory stimulant for arthritis, neuralgia, and poor circulation; milder than cayenne.

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Pregnancylikely safe

Breastfeedinglikely safe

Pediatriccaution

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Interactions: May potentiate anticoagulants; capsaicin may increase absorption of theophylline.

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May potentiate anticoagulants; capsaicin may increase absorption of theophylline.

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