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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: stem and bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 handfuls of bark or stem in 6 cups of water until 1/2 of it remains. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Children: One tsp. every 4 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Biscocho; Tomas (Batangas; Mataas na Kahoy; ; Bo. San Sebastian)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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