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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas (K. Bis.)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves. Use decoction for cleansing wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: do it everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Alavis; Filomena (Antique; ; ; ) & (b) Espanola; Presentacion (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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