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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Guava
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 2-5 leaves in 1 glass of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barit; Catalino (Ilocos Norte; Laoag City; Ermita; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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