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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuetes (Ceb.)
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Soak seeds in a glass of water for 1 hour. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ruperos; Leoncia (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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