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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapaya
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Soak fruit in vinegar and eat.
Direction for use: Adult/ Adolescent: Eat as many as you can.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Panday; Hajarukaya (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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