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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: pain reliever
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Cut the young fruit and apply as poultice on the affected part.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bentrez; Pacencia (Benguet; Itogon; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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