Family |
Caricaceae papayas |
Common name: |
Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) |
Local name: |
Papayas (male) (Ceb.) |
Indication: |
breast cancer |
Plant part used: |
flower |
Method of Preparation: |
Pound the male flower. Add a little amount of salt. Wrap in a banana leaf and heat over flame. Apply as poultice on breast. |
Direction for use: |
Women: Change as needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Anggao; Brigida (Camiguin; Mambajao; Brgy. Cabuan; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Camiguin |