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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas (K. Bis.)
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 pieces roots in 3 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup 1-3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; ) (b) Lacquia; Adela (Antique; Dao; Abaca; ) & (c ) Bandalagas; Norberto (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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