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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: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of bark in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/4 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villanueva; Conrado (Romblon; Odiongan Island; Odiongan; Brgy. Liwanag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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