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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Achuete
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3 leaves greased with oil and apply as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Castillo; Maria (Palawan; Narra; ; ) & (b) Garcia; Aurora (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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