Proximate Composition, Antibacterial and Anthelmintic Activity of Capsicum frutescens (L.) Var. Longa (Solanaceae) Leaves

Conclusion: The leaves may be used as a good source of carbohydrates and other nutrients. The methanolic extract could be used in the treatment of bacterial and helmintic infections. The presence of various phytochemicals might be responsible for the biological potential of the extract. Further studies on isolation of constituents from the extract and their biological activities are under investigation.