| Family |
Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces |
| Common name: |
Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) |
| Local name: |
Bayawas |
| Indication: |
bleeding of gums |
| Plant part used: |
young leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil the finely chopped leaves and make it as a mouthwast. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Mouthwash first before eating something solid. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Tablizo; Aurelio (Catanduanes; Virac; Rawis; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Catanduanes |
