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(a) Not provided (b) Bixa orellanaL. Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Bixaceae
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: (a) dugusoy mix w/ (b) atsuetes
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 pcs. Of each of the roots mentioned in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: (women only) Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Redondo; Francisca (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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