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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuetes (Ceb.)
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush 3-5 leaves and apply as poultice on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Redondo; Francisca (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Digamo; Patricia (Davao; ; ; )(c ) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) & (d) Canete; Bernabe (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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