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 |