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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kopaya
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chop enough leaves. Squeeze the juice in a glass of water. Add 1 tbsp. of sugar and 3 tbsp. of coconut milk. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: 2x a day. Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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