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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Aykud (Ifg.)
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Wash 7 young leaves thoroughly and boil in 3 cups of water and drink.
Direction for use: Child: 1/4 glass once a day. Adult: 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Bandao; Dominga Vda. (Ifugao; Lagawe; Tungod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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