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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Achuete
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Soak seeds in coconut oil. Rub the oil on the affected part before going to bed.
Direction for use: Once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Velasco; Juan (Surigao del Norte; Sison; Brgy. Mabuhay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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