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

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

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