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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: tuberculosis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 2 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: dela Torre; Rosalinda (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. San Antonio)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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