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(a) Allium cepaL. (b) Bixa orellanaL. Print

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Bixaceae
Common name: (a) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English) (b) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: (a) Sibuyas-costa (b) asiotes
Indication: itchy red spots
Plant part used: (a) bulb (b) seeds
Method of Preparation: Pound the bulb then mix with achuete and rub on the affected areas.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Malumen; Maternidad (Aklan; Madalag; Pang-itan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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