... 's pungent appeal are capsaicin, 6,7-dihydrocapsaicin, homocapsaicin, homodihydrocapsaicin, and nordihydrocapsaicin. Many volatile oils, carotenoids (capsanthin, capsorubin, carotene, lutein), proteins ... use of capsicum include treatment of bowel disorders, chronic laryngitis, and peripheral vascular disease. Various preparations of capsicum have been applied topically ...