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(a) Bixa orellanaL. (b) Artemisia vulgarisL. Print

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Family (a) Bixaceae (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English); Atiotes (Il.;Bis.) (b) Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English); Herba sta. Maria
Local name: (a) atiotes mix with (b)herba sta. Maria
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Pound fruits and add coconut oil.
Direction for use: Rub on stomach once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Roderos; Nena (Antique; Anini-y; San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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