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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: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew top leaves. Apply chewed leaves on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Vargas; Insueda (Catanduanes; Virac; Sta. Elena; ) (b) Zafe; Remedios (Catanduanes; San Andres; Lictin; ) & (c ) Teves; Lourdes (Catanduanes; San Andres; Lictin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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