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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atchuete
Indication: contraceptive
Plant part used: fresh roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 principal roots in 5 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent: 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aquitana; (Benguet; La Trinidad; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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