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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas (Manobo)
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: sap
Method of Preparation: Cut the stem and collect the sap. Put in a glass of water and add little sugar. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: drink every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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