Sili aruy-oy/siling haba

Fruit is greenish-yellow or red, oblong lanceolate, narrowing to a tapering tip, up to 6 cm long and 1.5 cm across. It is spicy hot, often used in local pickles (achara) and for seasoning. 

- An excellent source of calcium and fair source of iron and phosphorus and vitamin B

- used a rubefacient

- used for delirium tremens

- or gout and rheumatism 

extensively grown and distributed throughout the Philippines. 

*Topical Preparations (For Aches, Pain, and Rheumatism)

- Liniment/Oil Infusion:

1. Crush fresh siling-haba fruits.

2. Soak the crushed peppers in coconut oil (or another carrier oil) until completely covered.

3. Seal in a clean, airtight bottle and leave for at least one week.

4. Strain the mixture to remove the peppers, retaining only the oil.

5. Apply this oil as a massage oil for joint pains, arthritis, rheumatism, and muscle aches.

*Internal Preparations (For Cough, Colds, and Stomach Issues)

- Infusion:

1. Steep fresh or dried siling-haba in hot water to create an infusion.

2. This can be used to manage fever, typhus, or as a gastrointestinal stimulant.

- Decoction/Gargle:

1. Boil a few pieces of sili in water.

2. Gargle the mixture when cool to treat sore throats.