Lada Merah (Red Pepper)
Piper nigrum Var. rubrum
红辣椒 (hóng là jiāo)
Uses
Red pepper may help with digestion, inflammation, pain relief, and circulation; also used as spice, antioxidant, and warming essential oil for aromatherapy or massage.
Chemical Constituents
Piperine, piperdine, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin), essential oils (β-caryophyllene, limonene, sabinene), pellitorin, polyphenols.