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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: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves. Pound and apply as poultice whie hot.
Direction for use: Every afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Casenillo; Leonisa (Lanao del Norte; Salvador; Paniliwad-on; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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