Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Psidium guajavaL. Print

Back

Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves and rub on the affected area(s) of the skin.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ramos; Arsenio (Davao; Digos; Luna Extension; ; ) & (b) Padawan; Doro (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

Back