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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya (male)
Indication: loslos
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Cut fruit and remove seeds. Place egg albumen; laurel leaves and sibuyas in the fruit. Heat and place on the scrotum.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Andanar; Pedro (Quezon; Alabat; Brgy. Pambilan Norte; ) & (b) Fulledo; Prodencia (Quezon; ; Brgy. Mascari?_?as; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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