Hot pepper (piman)
Capsicum frutescens
Hot pepper
piman
Piment
Capsicum frutescens
Traditionally used
Digestion, immunity, pain, antimicrobial, circulation, respiratory
Prepared as
Hot pepper tea: boil 1-2 small peppers in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink half cup for circulation and digestion. Capsaicin oil: infuse dried peppers in coconut oil 2 weeks, apply to painful joints and muscles. Fresh pepper eaten daily for metabolism and immunity. Diluted pepper juice gargled for sore throat. Apply diluted pepper tincture to scalp for hair growth stimulation.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou digestion ak vant, ranfòse kò a kont maladi, kalme doulè, touye mikwòb yo, fè san an sikile pi byen, ak libere pwoblèm respirasyon yo
Français — Pour la digestion, renforcer l'immunité, soulager la douleur, propriétés antimicrobiennes, améliorer la circulation sanguine et traiter les problèmes respiratoires
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside