Annatto (Bixa Orellana Linn) Herbal Medicine
Annatto Health Benefits, Dosage, Side effects and Warnings.
Scientific Name: Bixa Orellana Linn
Other names:
Achiote, Annatto, Lipstick plant (English), Yan zhi shu (Chinese), Rocou, Atole (French), Anattosamen (German), Lathwa (Hindi), Achihuite, Pumacua (Spanish), Kham ngo, Kham thai (Thai), Atchuete, Achoete (Tagalog).
Annatto also called Annatto (Bixa orellana) is a small tree native to the tropical region of Southern America. Annatto is widely cultivated for its fruit seeds where a natural colorant is derived. Aside from the commercial value of Annatto as a source of annatto colorant, Annatto has long been used by the natives of Southern America as dye for food and textile, as decorative body paint, in spiritual ceremonies and rituals and as an herbal medicine.
| Annatto Nutritional value per 5 tsp | |
| Energy 108 kcal | |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Dietary fiber | 11 g |
| Fat g | 0.0 |
| Protein | 4.0 g |
| Folate (Vit. B9) 87.8g | 22% |
| Vitamin C 21 mg | 1% |
| Calcium 75 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. | |