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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Scrape and apply as poultice on the wounds.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Disierto; Santiago (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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