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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 (K. Bis.)
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush enough leaves and add little salt. Wrap in a banana leaf and heat. Poultice on the bitten areas.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed or 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Datoon; Sterlita (Antique; ; ; ) & (b) Escover; Eusebio (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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