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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: cleansing agent
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of leaves in plenty of water. Use decoction for cleansing.
Direction for use: Adults: Cleanse skin everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Perez; Paz (Iloilo; Cabatuan; Tabukan; ) (b) Ernes; Myrna (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Supang; ) & (c ) Pambo; Serapio (Iloilo; Cabatuan; Tabukan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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