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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atsuete
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Spread a little of oil and heat over a flame. Apply as poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Romero; Lilia (Catanduanes; San Andres; San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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