| Botanical Name: | Capsicum Annum |
| Country of origin: | India |
| Colour & Odor: | Strong spicy odour,Dark red to brown in color, |
| Extraction Method: | Solvent Extraction |
| Components: | Capsaicin, residual solvent and volatile oil. |
| Solubility: | Soluble in oils, but insoluble in water. |
| Blends well with: | This oleoresin can be combined well with camphor, peppermint, cinnamon, and wintergreen. |
| Uses: | As a fruit, capsicum plays a very significant role in cooking. It is chopped and added to dishes for its hint of spice. It is also used as a flavoring agent and added to various types of sauces, meats such as sausages and seafood |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | Capsicum Oleoresin contains capsaicin that helps in increasing the sensation of heat when it is applied on the skin. It can provide relief to the ones who are suffering from herpes zoster. Furthermore, it can also help in reducing the pain in joints and muscles, even proves effective in reducing pain caused by arthritis. |