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(a) Psidium guajavaL. (b) CoffeaL. (c ) Theobroma cacaoL. Print

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Family (a) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces (b) Rubiaceae madders; rubiaces (c ) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) (b) Kape (Filipino); Coffee (English) (c) Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: (a) Bayabas mix with (b) kape (c) kakaw
Indication: indigestion
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves mentioned and drink decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Linamon; Poblacion; )
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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