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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayawas
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew top leaves. Swallow juice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Carpiz; Nemesio (Batanes; Mahatao; Brgy. Manib; ) & (b) Paco; Claudio (Batanes; Uyugan; Brgy. Imnajbu; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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