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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papayang-lalake
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil flowers about a handful in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Crisostomo; Virgilio (Bataan; Balanga; San Jose; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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