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).