Pharma Quiz 17



According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, Capsicum annuum also known as red pepper or chili pepper is likely effective for treating nerve pain, chronic pain, and possibly effective for treating back pain, acute pain, and even post-surgery nausea and vomiting. It is commonly applied as a topical agent to the skin. The chemical agent responsible for reducing pain and swelling contained in Capsicum is called capsaicin.

The correct answer is A.

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References:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/945.html

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