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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Gandum
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: corn hair
Method of Preparation: Cut corn hair into pieces and boil in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent & Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duhil; Lolina (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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