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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas (Kalumbahin)
Indication: antidote for poisoning
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in water to have decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 3 x a day. Children: Drink 2 tbsp. 2 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pandito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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