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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: cough
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop a handful of roots. Boil in 2 glasses of water to produce a decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adolescents & Adults: 1/2 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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