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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Jalnang
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: cut roots into pieces and soak in a glass of water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adolescent & Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
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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