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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayawas
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a fresh bark in enough water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/4 glass 3x a day. Adult: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rigorta; Magdalena (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Pogo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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