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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Guava
Indication: chicken pox
Plant part used: fresh tender leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5-6 leaves to a cup of water for washing.
Direction for use: Child: Wash affected area with decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Batcagan; Romualdo (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Ambasing; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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