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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kanao
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: latex of fruit
Method of Preparation: Rub latex of unripe fruit on bitten part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Infesta; Salvador (Batanes; Sabtang; Brgy. Malakdong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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