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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: hairs
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of hairs in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults: agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Maghari; Pablita (Antique; ; ; )(b) Ungsod; Vicente (Antique; Bugasong; Zaragosa; ) (c ) Nicor; Concepcion (Antique; ; ; ) (d) Escubanes; Lamberto (Antique; ; ; ) (e) Alcubilla; Dionisio (Antique; ; ; ) & (f) Piansoy; Maricher (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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