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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound fresh leaves and add coconut oil. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Garcia; Felizer (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Arnaiz; Porfirio (Bohol; Tapon; Sitio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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