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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: hair
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of corn hair in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tamson; Sofronia (Iloilo; Guimaras; Jordan; Sta. Teresa; Brgy. Bulanbulan; ) & (b) Aguilar; Rosario (Iloilo; Sta. Barbara; Nakabukao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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