Hot pepper (Engl.), Sili (Tag.)
Capsicum frutescens L.
DiabetesShrub Height: 1-2 m Leaves: smooth, medium-sized leaf (2), with lanceolate to ovate shape, cuneate base and entire margin (3) Flowers: Solitary flowers are white to greenish-white that appear in a group of 2-4 on the branches or leaf axils (3) Fruits: Upright fruits that turn from green to red when ripe (2), with several seeds.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hemorrhoids. Preparation: Boil the roots.. Part used: Roots | Diabetes. Preparation: Boil the roots.. Part used: Roots, ripe fruits | Hypertension. Preparation: Boil the roots.. Part used: Roots, ripe fruits
Preparation
Boil the roots. | Boil the roots. | Boil the roots.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Backyard, cultivated
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Capsicum frutescens L.
- Local Name
- Hot pepper (Engl.), Sili (Tag.)
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Category
- Diabetes
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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