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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 2 handfuls of top leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 to 1 cup 3 x a day. Children: Drink 1 to 2 tbsp. 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lojica; Vicente (Quezon; General Luna; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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