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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Katotis
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 2 leaves and apply as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sudaye; Sukmay (Oriental Mindoro; Bulacacao; Sogong; ) (b) Bilog; Bugos (Oriental Mindoro; Roxas; San Aquilino; ) (c ) Silukmai; Lisig (Oriental Mindoro; Bongabon; Batangan; ) & (d) Moodragon; Felicio (Oriental Mindoro; Bongabon; Batangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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