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Carica papaya L. Print

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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: kapayas lalaki
Indication: For pasma
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Cut stem lengthwise. Scrape core. Squeeze to express juice.
Direction for use: Drink juice and apply on affected part.
Additional information: Pasma is manifested by hand tremor, cold perspiration, headache, and fainting. It is caused by exposure to heat followed by exposure to the cold.
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

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