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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: circumcision
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew the top leaves. Spit juice on circumcision wounds
Direction for use: Males: First day only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Legazon; Lazaro (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; ; )
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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