A Review on Recent Researches on Bhut jolokia and Pharmacological Activity of Capsaicin
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Bhut jolokia belongs to the Genus Capsicum and species chinense, which is World famous for its heat content. The plant is native to the Northeastern states of India and it is used traditionally in the treatment of various ailments besides using in the culinary dishes for flavour. The plant came in limelight when it was announced as the hottest chilli in the World in 2007. The plant has not been explored much regarding medicinal activity and very less literature information is available. This review includes the plant description, traditional uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological activity of capsaicin and recent researches.
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