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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya (male plant)
Indication: to avoid smoking
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Dry the leaves; pound and smoke as cigarette.
Direction for use: Adults: As the need arises.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bello; Angeles (Cagayan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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