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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atiotes (Il. Bis.)
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound seeds finely and apply on affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumagaysay ; Cresencia (Iloilo; Leganes; Guintas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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