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(a) Rubus moluccanusL. (b) Psidium guajavaL. Print

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Family (a) Rosaceae roses (b) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: (a) Sapinit (Filipino); Molucca bramble; Molucca raspberry; Wild raspberry; Wild blackberry; Eelkek (English) (b) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: (a) Lagiyawat mix with (b) bayabas
Indication: skin allergy
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew equal proportion of leaves. Apply as poultice on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
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: Lanao del Sur

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