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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuetes (Ceb.)
Indication: abdominal pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 7 leaves and apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aban; Nene (Agusan del Norte; Santiago; Brgy. Badeng; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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