- 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