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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: cuts
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves or chew the young leaves and apply directly to cuts and wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sakino; Constancia (Bohol; ; ; ) (b) Cardova; Pilyong (Bohol; ; ; ) (c ) Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; ) & (d) Adaptar; Eva (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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