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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atiotes
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice enough leaves on forehead.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Barafia; Felicitas (Sultan Kudarat; Isulan; Poblacion; ) & (b) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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