Capsicuma annum is a perennial shrub growing up to m ' in height, having a woody trunk. It has green fruits that ripen to red. The active ingredient in the plant is capsaicin that is used for the management of various medical conditions. The varieties of this fruit vary greatly in size, colour and pungency. The plant extract that provides therapeutic action is the seed oil.Globally, Capsicum annum has many uses. It is used as a feed additive and as spices. The corrosive nature of capsaicin, its gross irritating effects and its toxicities are well documented. " qualitative assessment of bioactive chemical compounds in Capsicum annum established the presence of reducing compounds, saponins, alkaloid salts, alkaloids, quarternary bases, anthracenosides, flavanosides, flavonds, coumourin derivatives, steroid glycosides and anthocyanosides It is indeed true that Capsicum annum possesses many medicinal plant bioactive substances that are active against certain bacteria, viruses and protozoa [ -]. In-vitro studies indicated that Capsicum annum fruits are efficacious against common bacteria e.g. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus species etc. The widespread use of Capsicum annum as an herbal remedy by smallholder poultry farmers is based on a wide range of doses [ ]. " wide range of medici-
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