What is Capsaicin?
Capsaicin is a natural compound in the alkaloid compound class. In nature, it is produced as a secondary metabolite in chilly peppers, paprika, and more spices and can most commonly be isolated from Capsicum annuum Linn.sp. It is the main compound that produces the burning sensation in peppers.
Apart from its traditional use in culinary, it is used as an analgesic in topical ointments as well as to relieve pain in muscles and joints. It has been also used to reduce peripheral neuropathy.
As an alkaloid, it has been studied for various other biological effects like
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