| Family |
Caricaceae papayas |
| Common name: |
Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) |
| Local name: |
Papaya (male plant) |
| Indication: |
antispasmodic |
| Plant part used: |
flower |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound a handful of flowers and sprinkle with enough salt. Wrap with banana leaf and heat over the charcoal. Poultice on the stomach. |
| Direction for use: |
As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Merio; Demetrio (Cagayan; Claveria; Taggat; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Cagayan |
