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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Corn
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: hair
Method of Preparation: Boil corn hairs in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Acevedo; Josefina (Leyte; Palo; Brgy. Naga-Naga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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