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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: fresh leaves (tops)
Method of Preparation: Boil 10 young leaves in 1 glassful of water until 1/2 of liquid is left and drink.
Direction for use: Child: 1 cup 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Canded; Mila (Benguet; Baguio; Loakan; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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