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Capsicum annuum var. annuumL. Print

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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Siling gamay
Indication: tuberculosis
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Get roots of 3 matured plants. Wash and chop. Boil in 3 glasses of water till 1-1/2 glasses remain. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: One-half glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pambuena; Genoveva (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Suarez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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