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(a) Bixa orellanaL. (b) Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family (a) Bixaceae(b) Musaceae banana
Common name: (a) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English); Atiotes (Il.;Bis.) (b) Saging (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: (a) atiotes mix with (b) saging
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound combination of above mentioned leaves and apply as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it once before sleeping
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Velez; Jacubo (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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