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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: dried mature seeds
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 tbsp. of seeds in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aquino (Zamboanga; San Ramon; PCA; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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