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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais (Ceb.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: corn hair
Method of Preparation: Boil the corn hair in 4 cups of water to produce 3 cups decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: drink 1 cup decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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