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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: low blood pressure
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop roots to produce a handful. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Domingo; Florentino (Nueva Ecija; Carrangalan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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