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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 17 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day. Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Napalinga; Apolonia (Negros Occidental; Hinigaran; Namunga; ) (b) Napilda; Emilia (Negros Occidental; San Enrique; ; ) (c ) Jardinico; Enriquita (Negros Occidental; San Enrique; ; ) (d) Mallo; Elina (Negros Occidental; Villadolid; Banua; Sagwa) (e) Vegafria; Antonia (Negros Occidental; Valladolid; Tabao; ) (f) Insigni; Mary (Negros Occidental; Cadiz City; Brgy Zone II; ) & (g) Sexion; Leah (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy V; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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