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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-labuyo
Indication: tetanus
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Fry fruit (ripe) in coconut oil and apply on wounds.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Lojica; Vicente (Quezon; General Luna; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; ) & (b) Diolata; Leopoldo (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Nicolas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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