Anato or Lipstick Tree (Engl.)
Bixa orellana L.
Skinshrub or small tree Height: 6-8m (1) Leaves: spirally arranged, simple, entire, ovate blade, shallow cordate to truncate at base, long acuminate at apex, dark green above and grayish or brownish green beneath (1) Flowers: pinkish, whitish or purplish flowers (1) Fruits: capsules/pods are held in clusters, globular, ovoid, red-brown, covered in soft spines (2)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Dysmenorrhea. Preparation: Boil the roots. Part used: Roots | Dysmenorrhea. Preparation: Boil the roots. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Boil the roots | Boil the roots
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Terrestrial
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Bixa orellana L.
- Local Name
- Anato or Lipstick Tree (Engl.)
- Family
- Bixaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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