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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Tapayas
Indication: lactation
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of flowers in 3 glasses of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Demetrio; Acosta (Albay; Bucacay; Cagraray; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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