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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Jalnang
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of seeds into powder form. Soak in 2 glasses of water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adult/ Adolescent: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sahibil; Sylvia (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; Pahuti; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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