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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil handful of crushed leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction every time asthma attacks.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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