| Family |
(a) Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns (b) Caricaceae papayas |
| Common name: |
(a) Pandakaki (Filipino)
(b) Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) busbusilak with
(b) flower of male papaya |
| Indication: |
inflammation of the spleen |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound enough leaves of busbusilak and flower of papaya. Wrap in banana leaf and heat. Apply on the stomach. |
| Direction for use: |
As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Galsote; Roman (Cagayan; Mira; Sanchez; Centro; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Cagayan |
