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(a) Carica papayaL. (b) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family (a) Caricaceae papayas (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) (b) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English); Loya pagirisen
Local name: (a) Kopaya mix with (b) loya pagirisen
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound 1 inch each of the plant parts mentioned. Apply as poultice on the temples.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bayao; Mantawasi (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Marinaut; Brgy. Lalabuan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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