Latin Name: Capsicum frutescens
Alternate Names: African Pepper, Bird Pepper, Capsicum, Chili Pepper, Marichi-phalam (Sanskrit)
Family: SOLANACEAE
Parts Used: Fruit.
Properties: Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Astringent, Carminative, Circulatory Tonic, Counterirritant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Hemostatic, Rubefacient, Sialagogue, Stimulant, Tonic
Internal Uses: Arthritis, Bleeding, Chills, Colds, Cough, Dysentery, Headache, High Cholesterol, Migraine, Pain, Poor Circulation, Shingles, Sinus Congestion, Worms
Internal Applications: Tincture, [...]