Carica papayaL.
 
Carica papayaL.
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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