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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: stomachache
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 - 4 pieces of barks in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 - 1 glass 3 x a day or as needed. Children: 1/4 glass 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sabido; Trinidad (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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