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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayawas
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew the top leaves. Spit the juice on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Reyes; Juanita (Batanes; Basco; Brgy. Valugan; ) & (b) Babao; Felipe (Batanes; Basco; Brgy. Valugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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