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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew 5 tsp. young leaves and swallow the juice.
Direction for use: All ages: Chew as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Polo; Francisco (Quezon; ; Brgy. Mascari??_a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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