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Atsuete (Tag.)

Atsuete (Tag.)

Bixa orellana L.

Respiratory

Tree/Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Petiole, slender, slightly enlarged at the apex, densely covered with minute scales, stipules narrowly ovate, accuminate, fugacious, and blade ovate. Flowers: Flowers have reddish-brown scales, sepals are circular and cuculate. Fruits: Globular, ovoid capsules that are arranged in clusters resembling spiky looking red-brown seed pods covered in soft spines and have orange pulp.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Pile (Sprain). Preparation: Kumang matwang bulung ning tanaman. (Get old leaves of atsuete). Part used: Leaves | Sakit "akap" dungus (Acid Reflux). Preparation: Kumang matwang bulung ning tanaman. (Get old leaves of atsuete). Part used: Leaves | Kabag (Stomach Gas Pain). Preparation: Kumang pitung matwang bulung ning tanaman tsaka pahiran larung latik. (Get 7 pieces of old leaves of atsuete and add coconut oil.). Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Kumang matwang bulung ning tanaman. (Get old leaves of atsuete) | Kumang matwang bulung ning tanaman. (Get old leaves of atsuete) | Kumang pitung matwang bulung ning tanaman tsaka pahiran larung latik. (Get 7 pieces of old leaves of atsuete and add coconut oil.)

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

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Atsuete (Tag.)
Atsuete (Tag.)
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Quick Info

Scientific Name
Bixa orellana L.
Local Name
Atsuete (Tag.)
Family
Bixaceae
Category
Respiratory
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
Date Collected
Dec 06, 2019
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