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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapaya
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: latex of unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Rub latex on bitten part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Once only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manansala; Rafael (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Mabiga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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