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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: ear discharge
Plant part used: bark or leaves
Method of Preparation: Clean ears with cotton. Dip another cotton in a decoction of bayabas. Drop to affected ear(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Do it everyday 2 x a day every morning and before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bermejo; Benito (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; ) & (b) Vernal; Ester (Capiz; Sapi-an; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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