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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Papaya
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: dried seeds
Method of Preparation: Fry a handful of dried seeds until toasted. Pound the seeds and pour in a glass of water. Stir and drink.
Direction for use: Adults only: Drink the preparation for 5 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Inchan; Edward (Bontoc; Sadanga; Brgy. Belwang; ) & (b) Andres; Cayetano (Bontoc; Bauko; Brgy. Mt. Data; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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