Asuete (Tag.)
Bixa orillana
RespiratoryA tree Height: 4 to 6 meters Leaves: Leaves are entire, alternate with long petioles, ovate, 8 to 20 centimeters long, 5 to 12 centimeters wide, with a broad and heart-shaped base, and a pointed tip. Flowers: The flowers are white or pinkish, 4 to 6 centimeters diameter, 4 to 6 centimeters in diameter on terminal panicles. Fruits: Fruits are spiny capsules, ovoid or rounded, reddish brown, about 4 centimeters long, and covered with long, slender and soft spines.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Cough and cold. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough amount of roots and wash it. Boil in 3 glasses of water.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough amount of roots and wash it. Boil in 3 glasses of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Upland area
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Bixa orillana
- Local Name
- Asuete (Tag.)
- Family
- Bixaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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