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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas (K. Bis.)
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply on bitten areas.
Direction for use: Adults: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Escover; Eusebio (Antique; ; ; ) (b) Lacquia; Adela (Antique; Dao; Abaca; ) (c ) Janillo; Juana (Antique; ; ; ) & (d) Quimado; Avelina (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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