09/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
Research has found that chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) possesses anti-depressive properties, which makes it a promising treatment for depression. The study, published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, aimed to determine the antidepressant potential of methanol fruit extract of chili pepper in mice.
Based on the findings of the study, the researchers concluded that the reduction in behavioral despair indicates that chili pepper may help in the management of depression.
Read the full text of the study at this link[PDF].
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Journal Reference:
Patrick EB, Mallam D, Albarka SH. ANTIDEPRESSANT EFFECT OF METHANOL FRUIT EXTRACT OF CAPSICUM ANNUUM IN MICE. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 21 May 2018; 23 (4): 1-9. DOI:
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