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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas (Ceb.)
Indication: cuts
Plant part used: leaves and bark
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on the affected area or boil the leaves and bark in 10 glasses of water. Cool for 5 minutes and use this for washing the wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dagoc; Violeta (Camiguin; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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