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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: muscle swellings
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Chop bark to produce a handful. Boil in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
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: Zamboanga

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