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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atchuete
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Put oil on 2 leaves. Heat over flame. Apply on temples.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Alicia (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Baloling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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