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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: Chile
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves and fruits
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in just enough water and rub in legs; hands and part that is painful.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tropicales; Isidro (Quezon; Burderos; Brgy. Anibawan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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