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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Kamais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: tassel
Method of Preparation: Boil the tassel of one ear of corn in 1 glass of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mahilom; Alberto (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Kawit Oriental; ) & (b) Mendoza; Mercedes (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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