Carica papayaL.
 
Carica papayaL.
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Family:
Caricaceae papayas
Common name:
Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name:
Tapayas
Indication:
vermifuge
Plant part used:
seed
Method of Preparation:
Boil seeds of about 3 young fruit in 2 cups of water to produce decoction and drink.
Direction for use:
Adults: 3 tbsp. a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Sumalde; Fe (Catanduanes; San Andres; Buenavista; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Catanduanes