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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papayas (Ceb.)
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound enough seeds and soak in a glass of water for 2 hours and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Vera; Fidel (Davao; Banay-banay; Brgy. Cagangannan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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