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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapaya
Indication: constipation
Plant part used: ripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Eat ripe fruit as desired.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Saoragal; Julrama (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; ) & (b) Elias; Rajik (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; Tongsinah; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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