Chilli
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swahili name
Pilipili
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
Pilipiliot
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
Apilo
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Capsicum frutescens
plant family
Plant Details and use
For stomach ulcers and constipation, fruits are swallowed thrice a day as tablets.
For other stomach ailments, the roots are boiled and taken ½ a glass for 3 days
To manage arthritis, an ointment is prepared using hot chili. The affected areas are massaged vigorously as you can without causing pain then covered with a cloth for about 20 minutes. Also good for varicose veins
treatable conditions
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