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Family Caricaceae papayas
Common name: Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English)
Local name: Kapayas
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5-7 leaves in 2-3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sabino; Constancio (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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