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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: indigestion
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in a glass of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Melquiades; Delfin (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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