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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: Katumbal
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat and squeeze. Use juice to sponge the patient.
Direction for use: All ages: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan) & (b) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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