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(a) Psidium guajavaL. (b) Moringa oleiferaLam. Print

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Family (a) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces (b) Moringaceae moringas
Common name: (a) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) (b) Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: (a) Bayabas mix with (b) malunggay
Indication: hangover from drinking liquors
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Moleta; Rufina (Surigao del Norte; Dinagat; Brgy. Mahayahay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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