Do you know that there is more to atsuete than just being used as food colorant? As it is normally used as food coloring in many dishes, we do not know that it has other amazing uses and health remedies.
In this article, we have complied the uses and benefits of Annatto or more commonly known as "Atsuete" in Philippines, "achiote, bija, roucou" in Peru and France, or "colorau" in Brazil.
Different Uses Of Various Parts Of The Annatto Plant:
Leaves
It is normally dried and used as tea. It can also be crushed and mixed with oil to cure fever.
Seeds
The seed are normally crushed and oil be extracted and used as red coloring.
Plant Bark
Is usually boiled and can be consumed like tea.
Remedies That Can Be Cured By Annatto:
According to some studies, this plant has herbal properties that can cure various illnesses. We have compiled the following:
1. Inflammation
It is said the the leaves and bark extract can relieve inflammation in the body.
2. Diabetes
If you have lingering diabetes, you can extract the oil from the seeds and include in your diet. It can cure diabetes by controlling the insulin levels of your body.
3. Diarrhea
Bacterial infection that causes diarrhea can also be cured by eating the extract or putting it in your foods.
4. Gonorrhea
It is said to be effective in curing gonorrhea by crushing the seeds and applying it on the affected area.
5. Kidney Stones
Dried Atsuete leaves used as a tea can reduce your kidney stones.
6. Cuts
For small cuts, you can used crushed atsuate seeds and apply on the cut and prevent infection.
7. Sore Throat
If you have sore throat, you can boil atsuete leaves and gargle in your mouth to relieve the soreness.
8. Headache
Using the atsuete leaves and compressing on the head relieves headache.
9. Stomach Infection
Stomach ache brought about by worm infection can be cured by drying atsuete leaves and using it like a tea.
10. Vomiting
Vomiting can be relieved by drinking atsuete leaves used as tea.
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