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(a) Carica papayaL. (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Caricaceae papayas (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) (b) Ayum
Local name: (a) Kapayas (lalaki) mix with (b) ayum
Indication: sinisikmura
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark. Soak in water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adults/children: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lumungsod; Pio (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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