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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Guava
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of young leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Use this for cleansing the affected area(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Wash 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aquino (Zamboanga; San Ramon; PCA; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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