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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3-5 leaves in 2-3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass once a day. Children: 1/2 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Suyat; Francisco (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone South; ) (b) Fernandez; Alberto (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; San Luis; ) (c ) Par; Juan (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; Osmena; ) (d) Blando; Pacita (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Norte; Apayaw; Mungia; ) & (e) Alecay; Genoveva (Nueva Viscaya; Ibaloy; Cayapa Central; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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