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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: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice directly on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ebal; Ambrosia Agtob (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; ) (b) Disierto; Santiago (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; ) & (c ) Mahilom; Alberto (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Kawit Oriental; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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