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Family Bixaceae
Common name: Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English)
Local name: Atiotes (Il. Bis.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice 5 to 7 leaves on forehead.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Jamero; Irene (Iloilo; Leganes; Guinobatan; ) & (b) Frutedo; Felicisima (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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