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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas
Indication: earache
Plant part used: petiole
Method of Preparation: Plug a piece of petiole to the aching ear.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tadena; Pardo (Bohol; Jogra; Tehero; ) & (b) Sabino; Constancio (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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