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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: bulging stomach
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 handfuls of young leaves in 7 glasses of water to produce 5 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glassful of decoction every 1 hours for 5 hours. Repeat the next day if needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cruz; Anicio (Zamboanga; Tugbungan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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