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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayaba
Indication: internal infection in the fingers causing fingernails to rot eventually be detached
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves. Squeeze to produce juice. Massage to the infected fingers carefully for 5 minutes.
Direction for use: Every afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guro; Unta (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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