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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas ni Sta. Maria
Indication: menstrual disorder
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 cups of water to produce 1 cup. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 cup decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Daligcon; Maximiana (Cagayan; Claveria; Caparikiar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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