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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: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: young leaves and unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of young leaves and a handful of unripe fruit in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult/Adolescent: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saoragal; Julrama (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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