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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapaya (Tausug)
Indication: hernia
Plant part used: seeds of unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Broil an unripe fruit. Apply seeds as poultice.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adults: Apply once a day for 3 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barra; Dammang (Zamboanga; Kabasalan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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