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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atiotes
Indication: ear discharge
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Soak seeds in oil. Dip cotton and apply to affected ear(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Do it 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Padilla; Leoncia (Capiz; Roxas City; 105 Burgos St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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