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(a) Bixa orellanaL. (b) Sandoricum koetjape(Burm. f.) Merr. Print

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Family (a) Bixaceae (b) Meliaceae mahogany
Common name: (a) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English) (b) Santol (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Asiotes (b) santol
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply fresh leaves as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: dela Cruz; Merenciana (Aklan; Altavas; Man-op; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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