(a) Tabernaemontana pandacaquiPoir. (b) Carica papayaL.
 
(a) Tabernaemontana pandacaquiPoir. (b) Carica papayaL.
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Family:
(a) Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns (b) Caricaceae papayas
Common name:
(a) Pandakaki (Filipino) (b) Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name:
(a) busbusilak with (b) flower of male papaya
Indication:
inflammation of the spleen
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Pound enough leaves of busbusilak and flower of papaya. Wrap in banana leaf and heat. Apply on the stomach.
Direction for use:
As needed.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Galsote; Roman (Cagayan; Mira; Sanchez; Centro; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Cagayan