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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take 2 tsp. 4x a day. Adult: Drink 1/2 glass decoction.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Estonilo; Purita (Pangasinan; San Carlos City; Brgy. Canan Sur; ) (b) Miranda; Lucio (Pangasinan; Lingayen; Brgy. Tonton; ) (c ) Rodriguez; Elena (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Torres; ) (d) Constado; Macrina (Pangasinan; San Carlos City; Brgy. Lokeb Norte; ) & (e) Sandico; Rafael (Pangasinan; Dagupan City; Brgy. Tondaligan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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