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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kopaya
Indication: headache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the temples.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mohammad; Hadji Sarep (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Kamalig; ) & (b) Mote; Dayang Kira (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; Poblacion; )
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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