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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: cholera
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 75 leaves in 3 glasses of water for 1 hour. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: One-half glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ebal; Ambrosia Agtob (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
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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