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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

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