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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 (lupot)
Plant part used: bark or leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves or bark in 3 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass 3 x a day. Children below 3 years old: Drink 1/2 glass 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bermejo; Benito (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; ) & (b) De Baclar; Maria vda. (Capiz; Pontevedra; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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