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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: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract juice of leaves then mix w/ honey.
Direction for use: For all ages: Drink 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Diaz; Ruperto (Bataan; Balanga; ; Bo. Bernabe)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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