Carica papaya Linn.
 
Carica papaya Linn.
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Family:
Caricaceae
Common name:
Papaw (Tag.); papaya (Tag.)
Local name:
Kapayas (Bis.)
Indication:
Ulcers; eczema; boils
Plant part used:
Leaves
Method of Preparation:
Get 3 fresh leaves and get the juice/extract.
Direction for use:
Apply the extract on the affected area twice a day until it heals.
Additional information:
Informant:
Vicente Bolongon Macalisang (healer)
Place gathered:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Spythaphyllum
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by:
Ando, JKE
Date abstracted:
15/11/2014
Province:
Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan