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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 2 glasses 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pagud; Efipanio (Bohol; Loay; Kalbayo; ) (b) Omak; Paula (Bohol; Bilar; Roxas; ) (c ) Cutsharo; Antonio (Bohol; ; ; ) & (d) Quarteros; Leandra (Bohol; Jogra; Pahina; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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