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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: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves to cover the wound and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: change when needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Guzman; Blas (Cagayan; Pamplona; Brgy. San Juan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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