| Family |
Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces |
| Common name: |
Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) |
| Local name: |
Bayabas |
| Indication: |
mouthwash |
| Plant part used: |
whole plant |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of young leaves in just enough water . Use decoction as gargle. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults/Adolescent: Gargle 1/2 cup 3 x a day.
Children: Take 3 tbsp. or 1/2 cup 2 x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Almiranez; Moises (Quezon; Mauban; Brgy. Daungan; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
