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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya (male)
Indication: antidote
Plant part used: flower bud
Method of Preparation: Boil flower buds in just enough water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cacal; Potenciano (Quezon; San Francisco; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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