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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze out the juice of 5 leaves and drink.
Direction for use: Children: One tsp. every hour.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pambuena; Genoveva (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Suarez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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