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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Jalnang
Indication: singaw
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of seeds into powder form and rub on the affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duhil; Lolina (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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