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(a) Psidium guajavaL. (b) Areca catechuL. Print

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Family (a) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) (b) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: (a) Bayabas with (b) bunga
Indication: skin diseases like coricom
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce a decoction. Use for bath. Extract juice from fruit and use as massage on the affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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