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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: vulnerary
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Iron the leaves and apply on wounds as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alpay; Santiago (Quezon; Mauban; Bagong Bayan; Brgy. Tapukan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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