| Family |
Caricaceae papayas |
| Common name: |
Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) |
| Local name: |
Papayas (male) (Ceb.) |
| Indication: |
breast cancer |
| Plant part used: |
flower |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound the male flower. Add a little amount of salt. Wrap in a banana leaf and heat over flame. Apply as poultice on breast. |
| Direction for use: |
Women: Change as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Anggao; Brigida (Camiguin; Mambajao; Brgy. Cabuan; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Camiguin |
