Bixa Orellana Lipstick Tree Annatto Achiote , you will receive 3-4 onz Aprox of leaves if at the moment seeds are available I may include some seeds 25-30 aprox for free. We do not use any chemical or pesticides . Organic leaves will be cut upon payment completion. Leaves never used. Leaves dehydration may ocurre during transportation . Leaves may have some discoloration, spots , freckles , holes and mark since they are from natural environment. Free Shipping, unused leaves. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.

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^^^^^^^^Before any use consult your physician or a specialist for individual instruction. Natural remedy’s can produce contraindications.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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Medicinal Uses of Achiote Leaves:

Concoction of leaves are used to wash burn wounds to promote healing.

The infusion of leaves are used as purgative in dysentery.

Boiled leaves (shoots) are applied to the head and body to treat fever.

Boiled leaves (young shoots) are used as gargle for sore throat

Pounded leaves mixed with coconut oil are applied to the forehead for headaches.

Poultice of leaves are used to treat gonorrhoea

Achiote leaves are used to treat snake bites,

Extracts from Achiote leaves, roots and barks are used as antidote for cassava poisoning. Jatropha poisoning and allergy from sandbox tree.

Decoction of leaves are used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Boiled leaves are used to treat gastric and stomach ailments.

Medicinal Uses of Achiote Bark and Branches

Decoction of bark used for febrile catarrh.

Also used for wound healing, regulation of heavy menses, and thinning hair.

Mucilage produced from infusion of fresh branches used a emollient in the Antilles..

In traditional Peruvian medicine, used to treat heartburn and stomach distress caused by spicy foods; also, as a vaginal antiseptic and cicatrizant.