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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atiotes
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 7 leaves and apply as poultice to forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day for 3 days before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bermejo; Benito (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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