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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Tapayas
Indication: allergy
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract sap from leaves and apply leaves as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumalde; Loreta (Catanduanes; San Andres; Buenavista; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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