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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Asuete (Tag.); asuite ( Tag.); annatto (Engl.)
Local name: Suetes (Bis.)
Indication: Cough and cold
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get enough amount of roots and wash it. Boil in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction twice a day.
Additional information:
Informant: Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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