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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Guayaba (Subanon)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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