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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: cob and hairs
Method of Preparation: Boil a cob and a handful of hairs in enough water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; ) & (b) Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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