Papaya
Scientific Name
[edit | edit source]- Carica Papaya L.
Other Names
[edit | edit source]- Pawpaw (Engl), Kapaya (Bis.), Apayas (Ilk.); Tapayas (Bik.)
Medicinal Attributes
[edit | edit source]- Leaf decoction is used for asthma.
- The fruit is laxative.
Location
[edit | edit source]Reference: De Padua, et.al. Handbook on Philippine Medicinal Plants.1982. College of Science and Humanities, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna.