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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas (Kalumbahin)
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape the bark then roast in clay pot until it turns brown. Boil 1 glass of water and put the roasted bark; and caramelized sugar to taste. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup 3 x a day. Children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Libao; Eusebio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ibabang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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