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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya (male) (Ilk.)
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil papaya flower in 3 cups of water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 cupful decoction 3x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Drink 1 cupful decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Felipe (Kalinga Apayao; Balbalan; Balbalan Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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