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 |