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(a) Allium sativumL. (b) Carica papayaL. Print

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Caricaceae papayas
Common name: (a) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (b) Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: (a) Bawang (b) papaya
Indication: gas pain with painful breathing
Plant part used: (a) clove (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Rub crushed garlic on papaya leaves and poultice to stomach.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nepomuceno; Veronica (Aklan; Balete; Guanco; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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