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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Achuete
Indication: infections of hepatitis
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil about 1&1/2 glass of water with 5 roots within 10-15 minutes and drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cavanas; Paraluman (Maguindanao; North; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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