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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 hairs in 3 glasses of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1/4 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Marata; Nicolas (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Sampaguita; ) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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