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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papayas (Ceb.)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of flowers in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Balila; Jesus (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Redublado; Porferio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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