Annatto
- What other names is Annatto known by?
- What is Annatto?
- How does Annatto work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Are there any interactions with medications?
- Dosing considerations for Annatto.
What other names is Annatto known by?
Achiote, Achiotillo, Annato, Annotta, Arbre Rouge à Lèvre, Arnotta, Bija, Bixa orellana, Latkan, Lipstick Tree, Rocou, Rocouyer, Roucou.What is Annatto?
Annatto is a plant. The seed and leaf are used to make medicine.Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Diarrhea, diabetes, fevers, hepatitis, sunburn, and other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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