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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Tapayas
Indication: vermifuge
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil seeds of about 3 young fruit in 2 cups of water to produce decoction and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 3 tbsp. a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumalde; Fe (Catanduanes; San Andres; Buenavista; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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