| Family |
Caricaceae |
| Common name: |
Melon tree, Papaya (English), Papaya (Filipino) |
| Local name: |
Kapayas (Bisaya, Tagakaulo) |
| Indication: |
For wound, samad, use if alingatong plant is not effective |
| Plant part used: |
Bark |
| Method of Preparation: |
Poultice- Harvest bark of kapayas, number depends on the size of the affected part. Pound the bark until juice comes out. |
| Direction for use: |
Place directly the pounded bark on the wound. Use clean cloth to secure in place. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Tyana Laginan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife. |
| Place gathered: |
Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
05/03/2013 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
10/03/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Tagakaolo |
