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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: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in just enough water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 - 1 glass 3 x a day or as needed. Children: 1/2 glass 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Obar; Minyang (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Tejero; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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