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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas or Tpayas
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Scrape fruit and soak in water. Drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: 1/2 glass once a day before bedtime. Child: 2 tsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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