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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya (male)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5-7 leaves in 2-3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass once a day or 1/2 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gutierrez; Alejandro (Quezon; Baler; Bgry. Buhangin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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