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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas (K. Bis.)
Indication: tumor
Plant part used: male fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil whole fruit in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day before meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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