- Hindi
- भूत जोलोकिया
- Botanical
- Capsicum chinense
- Family
- Solanaceae
About the plant
The ghost chilli of Nagaland — a genuine regional speciality, and ferocious.
Growing it
Wear gloves when picking; wash hands twice after.
What it is for
A GI-tagged north-eastern chilli; use a quarter of what you think.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Six hours of sun
- Water
- Every second day
- Season
- Feb–Mar, Jun
- Grows in
- Balcony, Terrace / rooftop
- Mature size
- 60–120 cm
- First harvest
- Fruit at 120 days
Wear gloves when picking; wash hands twice after.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
A GI-tagged north-eastern chilli; use a quarter of what you think.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- Published