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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papayang lalaki
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound the roots; mix with salt. Heat over a fire and massage to the afeected part.
Direction for use: Adult: apply 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumague; Nustica (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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