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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papayas (Ceb.)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: latex of leaves
Method of Preparation: Drop latex directly on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Anton; Mateo (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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