Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Carica papayaL. Print

Back

Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: minor burns
Plant part used: fresh trunk or main stem
Method of Preparation: Pound the trunk and stem. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: For different age groups: Apply twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mayokyok; Maria (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Sagada; Tetepan Norte; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

Back