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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuete
Indication: ecbolic
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut roots into small pieces and soak in wine 'Anizado'.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup on the 1st day of the period.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Monterey; Basilio (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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