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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya (male)
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of flowers in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aquino; Jose (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; ; Bo. Estancia)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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