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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: loose bowel movement/ diarrhea/ vulnerary
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of leaves in just enough water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sellado; Alfredo (Davao; ; ; ) (b) delos Reyes; Francisca (Davao; ; ; ) (c ) Gupia; Anacleta (Davao; ; ; ) (d) Ruperos; Leoncia (Davao; ; ; ) (e) Anton; Mateo (Davao; ; ; ) & (f) Padawan; Doro (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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