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Caricae Papayae Fructus

Papaya

番木瓜 〔番木瓜〕 fān mù guā

Alternate English names: pawpaw

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Carica papaya L.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; balanced; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Treats stomach pain, dysentery, wind impediment (fēng bì), and inhibited urination and defecation.*

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