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(a) Bixa orellanaL. (b) Allium cepaL. Print

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Family (a) Bixaceae (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English) (b) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) Asiotes (b) sibuyas costa
Indication: red spots with itchiness
Plant part used: (a) seeds (b) bulb
Method of Preparation: Pound and mix with achuete and rub on the affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Malumen; Maternidad (Aklan; Madalag; Pang-itan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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