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(a) Not provided (b) Bixa orellanaL. (c ) Theobroma cacaoL. Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Bixaceae (c ) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Achuete (Filipino); Annatto (English; Spanish); Lipsticktree; Roucou (English) (c) Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: (a) Antoanga mix with (b) asiotes (c) cacao
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots (c) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
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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