Capsicum baccatum (Solanaceae)

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Capsicum baccatum
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The Capsicum baccatum plant species is found in S. America - Ecuador and the Andes It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. microcarpum.

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Latin Name:  Capsicum baccatum
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports have been seen for this species, many plants in this family produce toxins in their leaves. The sap of the plant can cause the skin to blister[200].

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The hot and pungent fruit is antihaemorrhoidal when taken in small amounts, antirheumatic, antiseptic, diaphoretic, digestive, irritant, rubefacient, sialagogue and tonic[7, 238]. It is taken internally in the treatment of the cold stage of fevers, debility in convalescence or old age, varicose veins, asthma and digestive problems[238]. Externally it is used in the treatment of sprains, unbroken chillblains, neuralgia, pleurisy etc[238].

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