Medicinal properties
stimulant
tonic
carminative
antispasmodic
antiseptic
diaphoretic
rubefacient
analgesic
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Capsicum frutescens has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a stimulant, as a tonic, as a carminative and as an antispasmodic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Only the fruit is used in herbal preparations.
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