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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuete
Indication: allergy
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Advincula; Antonio (Leyte; Tolosa; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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