| Family |
Caricaceae papayas |
| Common name: |
Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) |
| Local name: |
Kapayas |
| Indication: |
toothache |
| Plant part used: |
roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Scrape root and extract juice. Drop juice on the affected tooth. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Miranda; Jovita (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Poblacion; ) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
South Cotabato |
