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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: bath for newly delivered mothers
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce a decoction. Cool.
Direction for use: Adults: Take bath with the lukewarm decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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