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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuete
Indication: to induce perspiration in a person with fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush handful of leaves with salt. Apply on the forehead; chest and back.
Direction for use: All ages: do it once a day repeat if fever persists.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sapla; Santos (Cagayan; Gonzaga; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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