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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Apply latex immediately on the bitten part.
Direction for use: All ages: one application.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vargas; Insueda (Catanduanes; Virac; Sta. Elena; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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