Paprika

Botanical name: Solanaceae
Family name: Capsicum annum

Culinary: synonymous with Hungarian and Spanish cuisine.  It can be used in a wide variety of dishes, such as goulashes, stews, chicken dishes, rubs, marinades, charcuterie and sauces and comes in varying strengths, from mild to pungent and sweet with a hint of bitterness.

Medicinal: It offers a variety of beneficial compounds, including vitamin A, capsaicin and carotenoid antioxidants. These substances may help prevent inflammation and improve cholesterol, eye health and blood sugar levels, among other benefits..