Carica papaya L.
 
Carica papaya L.
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Family:
Caricaceae
Common name:
papaya (Tag., Engl.); melon tree, pawpaw, papau (Engl.); capaya (Pamp.); kapaya (S.L. Bis., Sul.); lapaya (Bon.); papaye (Sul.); papyas (Sub.); tapayas (Bik.)
Local name:
papaya lalaki
Indication:
for flu-like symptoms
Plant part used:
stem
Method of Preparation:
Cut stem lengthwise. Scrape core. Squeeze to express juice.
Direction for use:
Drink juice and apply onto the body.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Pajares J
Place gathered:
Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by:
QuitainA
Date abstracted:
Mar-14
Province:
Samar Island