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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas
Indication: hernia
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and place in a piece of clean cloth. Add oil; heat over flame and apply on the scrotum.
Direction for use: For men only: Apply as needed. Adults: Apply 2x a day. Adult: Do it as needed. All ages: Apply as needed. Adults: Drink 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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