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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuetes (Ceb.)
Indication: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in a glass of water. Dry boiled roots under the sun. Put dried roots in a bottle of anisado.
Direction for use: For women only: Take 2-3 tbsp. everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gabuya; Maula (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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