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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas (Manobo)
Indication: cyst
Plant part used: male flower
Method of Preparation: Pound plant parts mentioned and apply as poultice on cyst.
Direction for use: All ages: Repeat treatment as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Budelao; Lily (Misamis Oriental; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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