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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas or Tpayas
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Collect latex from the young fruit and apply directly on the bitten area(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Natural; Nilo (Masbate; Acacia; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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