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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: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Use the sap of green papaya fruit to rub infected part for 2 min. every 2 days.
Direction for use: Apply for one week only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Bandao; Dominga Vda. (Ifugao; Lagawe; Tungod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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