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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuetes (Ceb.)
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Drop latex directly on the affected tooth.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Canete; Bernabe (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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