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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kopaya
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and squeeze to produce juice. Add water. Add sugar if desired. Drink as lemonade.
Direction for use: Children: Three tbsp. 3x a day. Adults: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kali; Saifodin (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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