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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: Boil a handful of corn hair in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult/Adolescent: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aqui; Inda (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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