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Papaya (Engl.)

Papaya (Engl.)

Carica papaya linn.

Respiratory

A small, erect tree Height: 3 to 10 meters high Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed, with long stalks, borne on the top of the tree. Flowers: The male flowers are in long-stalked clusters, but the female flowers are stalkless or sessile. Fruits: The fruit is obovoid, yellow-orange when ripe, fleshy, juicy, and often contains numerous black seeds although seedless varieties are also available.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Ulcers; eczema; boils. Preparation: Get 3 fresh leaves and get the juice/extract.. Part used: Leaves | Helps in digestion. Preparation: Get 1-2 ripe fruits of kapayas.. Part used: Fruits | To clean the stomach. Preparation: Get 1 handful of the seeds and boil in 3 glasses of water for 3 minutes.. Part used: Seeds | Cough. Preparation: Infusion: Get enough amount of flowers and put it in a glass and add hot water.. Part used: Flowers

Preparation

Get 3 fresh leaves and get the juice/extract. | Get 1-2 ripe fruits of kapayas. | Get 1 handful of the seeds and boil in 3 glasses of water for 3 minutes. | Infusion: Get enough amount of flowers and put it in a glass and add hot water.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Backyard | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital) | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital) | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital)

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1

Additional Images

Papaya (Engl.)
Papaya (Engl.)
Papaya (Engl.)
Papaya (Engl.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Carica papaya linn.
Local Name
Papaya (Engl.)
Family
Caricaceae
Category
Respiratory
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026
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