- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Common name:
- bayabas, guyabas (Ilk., Tag.); guayabas, kalimbahin, tayabas (Tag.); guava, round guava, tropical guava (Engl.); bagabas (Ig.); bayabo (Ibn); bayauas (Bik., Pang.); bayawas (Bik.); biabas (Sul.); gaiyabat, gaiyabit (If.); geyabas (Bon.)
- Local name:
- bayabas
- Indication:
- for gum infection
- Plant part used:
- root
- Method of Preparation:
- Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials. Add salt.
- Direction for use:
- Use decoction as mouth wash for twice a day for 5 days.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Pajares J
- Place gathered:
- Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
- Abstracted by:
- QuitainA
- Date abstracted:
- Mar-14
- Province:
- Samar Island