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(a) Not provided (b) Zea maysL. (c ) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English) (c) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: (a) Siligon de castilla (Vis.) mix with (b) corn (c) bamboo
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) flower (b) hair (c) root
Method of Preparation: Mix into equal parts to produce a handful of mixture. Boil in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jaravilla; Mercedes (Zamboanga; Siocon; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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