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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: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful each of the plant parts mentioned in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Child: 1/2 glass 2x a day. Adults: 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Redondo; Francisco (Davao; San Jose; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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