Type : Natural Use : Cooking Color : Green Place of Origin : India Maturity : 100% Part : Vegetable Grade : Food Grade Quality : Very Good Feature : Natural Taste, Non Harmful Storage : Cool and Dry Place Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. Its fruit is commonly applied to the skin for arthritis pain and other conditions. The fruit of the capsicum plant contains a chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin is what seems to help reduce pain and swelling.