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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atiotes
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound seeds finely. Rub on affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mangadatu; Zoraida (Sultan Kudarat; Mariano Marcos; ; Bo. Lilit) & (b) Abella; Rolando (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Mayo)
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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