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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: dysentery
Plant part used: roots and leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 roots and 7 leaves in 4 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1glass 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Arquisa; Diosdado (Quezon; ; Brgy. Guinhawa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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