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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Mayanas (R. Bis.)
Indication: fainting/dizziness
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves to be smelled by the patient.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Vargas; Genaro (Romblon; Magdiwang; Brgy. Bagumbayan; Sitio Canlubang) & (b) Gutierrez; Milagros (Romblon; Magdiwang; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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