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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papayas (Ceb.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 1/2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramos; Arsenio (Davao; Digos; Luna Extension; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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