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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Chew ripe or unripe seeds and swallow with 1/2 glasses water before and after meals 2x a day.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: No limit.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bimuyak; Ben (Ifugao; Mayoyao; Bongan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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