Family |
Caricaceae papayas |
Common name: |
Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) |
Local name: |
Papaya (male plant) |
Indication: |
antispasmodic |
Plant part used: |
flower |
Method of Preparation: |
Pound a handful of flowers and sprinkle with enough salt. Wrap with banana leaf and heat over the charcoal. Poultice on the stomach. |
Direction for use: |
As needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Merio; Demetrio (Cagayan; Claveria; Taggat; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Cagayan |