Siling-labuyo (Tag.)
Capsicum frutescens Linn.
SkinAn erect, shrubby perennials. Height: Grows to a height of 0.8-1.5 meters. Leaves: Leaves are oblong-ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 3 to 10 centimeters long, and pointed at the tip. Flowers: Flowers are solitary or several in each axil, stalked, pale green or yellowish-green, and 8 to 9 millimeters in diameter. Fruits: The fruit is green or red and varies in size.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Nalipong (faint or dizzy). Preparation: Get the roots and wash thoroughly. Boil in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Get the roots and wash thoroughly. Boil in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Backyard and waste places in settled areas | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Backyard and waste places in settled areas
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Capsicum frutescens Linn.
- Local Name
- Siling-labuyo (Tag.)
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Jul 13, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.