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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Biabas
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Heat the unripe fruit over flame and soak in a glass of water for 1/2 hour. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adolescents & Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mohamad; Itlom (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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