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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atiotes
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat leaves; grease with oil and apply on the sprained area(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Adaptar; Eva (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; ) (b) Bunlot; Eutaquia (Bohol; ; ; ) & (c ) Logrono; Nicanor (Bohol; Inabanga; Nabuod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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