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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: Kasura (Manobo)
Indication: antispasmodic
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop the roots into pieces and pound. Rub all over the affected part of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tanosa; Josefina (Agusan del Norte; Dumalagan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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