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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuete
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Put oil on leaves and heat over flame and apply as poultice on the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Elec; Domingo (Bataan; Balanga; San Jose; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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