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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Achuete
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil a leaf over a flame. Apply on forehead and temples.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Analupa; Jose (Camarines Sur; Calabanga; San Francisco; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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