Poisoning with peppercorns, i.e. paprika (Capsicum annum)

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Sharp varieties of peppers are widely used in cooking. The most active ingredient is capsaicin, which causes severe irritation to the eyes and mouth.

Although the pain in the skin can be intense, blisters rarely occur. While folk parables have spoken of many pain relief panaceas, nothing is more effective than washing your skin several times with soap and water.

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