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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Asiotes
Indication: dysmenorrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Porcia; Luis (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; Poblacion; ) & (b) Lahoy-lahoy; Cresencia (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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