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(a) Zea maysL. (b) Artemisia vulgarisL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English) (b) Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: (a) Corn mix with (b) hierba Sta. Maria
Indication: severe stomachache
Plant part used: (a) hair (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil a handful of hair and leaves (equal parts). Mix with hot water.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Drink infusion as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hilario; Fernando (Zamboanga; Basilan; Maluso; Townsite; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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