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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: Catumbay (R. Bis.)
Indication: tetanus
Plant part used: ripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Pound about 12 fruits. Add salt and apply directly to the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rase; Segundino (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Taguilos; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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