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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Biabas
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil the whole plant in 4 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Miranda; Jovita (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Poblacion; ) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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