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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: dressing wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves to produce decoction. Use decoction in cleaning wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: Daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Yongod; Julian (Siquijor; Larena; Basac; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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