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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: wound due to circumcision
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew top leaves and apply as poultice. Boil leaves to produce decoction for washing wounds.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Wash wound daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Gutierrez; Milagros (Romblon; Magdiwang; Brgy. Poblacion; ) & (b) Robines; Jeremias (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Marigondon; Brgy. Cambicang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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