Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Psidium guajavaL. Print

Back

Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass every 3 hours. Adolescent and above: Drink 1 glass decoction every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Abayan; Letecia (Samar; West; Hinabangan; ) & (b) Aguilar; Teresita (Samar; Catbalogan; Brgy. Mercedes; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

Back