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Carica papaya L. Print

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Family ?Caricaceae
Common name: Papaya (English and Filipino)
Local name: Tarum (Tagabawa), Papaya (Tagalog), Kapayas (Bisaya)
Indication: For masakit e tabbek or gattak(Tagabawa)
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction- Obtain 3 pieces of roots. Wash thoroughly then put to boil in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction until the pain alleviates.
Additional information: Stomach ache is the English translation of masakit _ tabbek or g?tt?k.
Informant: Nixon Abe-(tarabawian)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Sta. Cruz, Barangay Sibulan, Sitio Baruring
Gathered by / Date gathered: 08/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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