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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: dysentery
Plant part used: bark and roots
Method of Preparation: Boil equal proportion of barks and roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction every 3 hrs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pajarillo; Delia (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy VI; ) & (b) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; )
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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