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(a) Theobroma cacaoL. (b) Not provided (c ) Bixa orellanaL. Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Not provided (c ) Bixaceae
Common name: (a) Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English) (b) Not provided (c) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: (a) Kakao mix with (b) antoanga (c) asiotes
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots (c) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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