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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: latex of green fruit
Method of Preparation: Cut the unripe fruit. Rub latex on bitten part.
Direction for use: All ages: once only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tucay; Maximino (Camarines Sur; Pili; San Antonio; ) (b) Abante; Zany (Camarines Sur; Lagonoy; San Antonio; ) (c ) Julia; Julian (Camarines Sur; Maganao; San Isidro; ) & (d) Cano; Brigido (Camarines Sur; Pasacao; San Cirilo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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