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Guava (English), Bayabas (Filipino)
Psidium guajava L.
SkinNot provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
For katagebes or pangindus (Tagabawa). Preparation: Infusion- Boil 1 handful of mature leaves in 3 glasses of water, wait until it boils.. Part used: Mature leaves | For masakit é tabbek or gátták(Tagabawa). Preparation: Infusion-Boil 7 pieces of young leaves for each plant in 1 glass of water, wait until it boils.. Part used: Young leaves
Preparation
Infusion- Boil 1 handful of mature leaves in 3 glasses of water, wait until it boils. | Infusion-Boil 7 pieces of young leaves for each plant in 1 glass of water, wait until it boils.
Location & Habitat
REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN), COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO), MAKILALA | REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, SANTA CRUZ
Research
UPM, UP Baguio, Oriental Mindoro Medical Society, Mangyan Heritage Center, WMSU and UP Mindanao: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Selected Ethnolinguistic Group: The TAGABAWA BAGOBO people of Sitio Todaya, Sta. Cruz, Sibulan, Davao del Sur and Old Bulatukan and Lucatong, Makilala, North Cotabato
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Psidium guajava L.
- Local Name
- Guava (English), Bayabas (Filipino)
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.