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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Collect latex and massage to the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Suyat; Francisco (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone South; ) & (b) Yatiwag; Tostos (Nueva Viscaya; Kayana Central; Banaw; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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