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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ramos; Ernesto (Lanao del Norte; Kolambugan; Brgy. Tinagsa; ) (b) Mendoza; Mercedez (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; ) (c ) Vargas; Vicenta (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; ; ) (d) Quiachon; Felipe (Lanao del Norte; Baroy; Sto Nino Village; ) & (e) Quiachon; Lucena (Lanao del Norte; Baroy; Sto Nino Village; )
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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