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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: burns
Plant part used: fresh chopped trunk
Method of Preparation: Pound a chopped fresh trunk and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Andres; Cayetano (Bontoc; Bauko; Brgy. Mt. Data; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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